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R972 EVM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,224 mi
Last recorded63,224 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 EVM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,224 miles

bad corrosion to both step sections

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre deteriating

rear metal brake pipes corroded

vehicle is badly corroded in various places but outside of prescribed areas.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bad corrosion to both step sections

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside front tyre deteriating

rear metal brake pipes corroded

vehicle is badly corroded in various places but outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 11 May 2011 58,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to both front inner step sections

corrosion to both inner wheel arch areas

corrosion to both sills

corrsion to n/s/f

o/s/ wiper bit smeary

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner egde

pla in both front kingpings

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to both front inner step sections

corrosion to both inner wheel arch areas

corrosion to both sills

corrsion to n/s/f

o/s/ wiper bit smeary

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner egde

pla in both front kingpings

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2010 53,092 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion to inner wheel arches, sills, floor.

front brake discs worn

fuel tank straps corroding

o/s/r seat belt frayed

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 4 May 2010 53,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

fuel tank straps corroding

o/s/r seat belt frayed

stone chip in windscreen

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

corrosion to inner wheel arches, sills, floor.

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 May 2009 48,839 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 48,830 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advisorys attatched

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,664 miles

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,802 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f metal brake pipe just pass mot

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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R972 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R972 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R972 EVM registered?

R972 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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