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R996 XRV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,822 mi
Last recorded52,822 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 XRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,822 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both front inner arches

Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,822 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both front inner arches

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,962 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

free play at steering wheel noted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

free play at steering wheel noted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,012 miles

exhaust rear section blowing

freeplay within steering noted at steering wheel

lift in front king pins

side door inner handle broken but still opens

steering damper worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,452 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs inner faces heavily pitted and corroded

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,707 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing low

side loading door inner handle broken door still opens

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 15 Jun 2011 45,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition.

slight movement in third row outer seat.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 May 2010 41,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside & offside front floors slightly corroded by seat mounts

offside rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 41,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside & offside front floors slightly corroded by seat mounts

offside rear floor slightly corroded

offside reverse light not working

Pass 27 May 2009 37,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 36,125 miles

2nd row seat on offside slightly insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

driver's seat belt reel cover missing

sliding door inner handle slightly damaged

triple seat slightly insecure

Fail 30 May 2008 36,125 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

2nd row seat on offside slightly insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

driver's seat belt reel cover missing

sliding door inner handle slightly damaged

triple seat slightly insecure

Pass 31 May 2007 34,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,388 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,790 miles

as per last sheet 263893026427

Fail 3 May 2006 31,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front spring - rear shackle bush in chassis moved

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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R996 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R996 XRV, 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 R996 XRV registered?

R996 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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