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S790 RGV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 RGV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 145,229 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 145,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,144 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

N/S/F wiper arm mounting shaft deffective,play excess.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 18,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

off side front mirror minor damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,725 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 122,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 114,906 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. †KING PINS DRY , SLIGHT VERTICAL PLAY. †BATTERY INSECURE. †EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED THROUGH.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 114,906 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. †KING PINS DRY , SLIGHT VERTICAL PLAY. †BATTERY INSECURE. †EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED THROUGH.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 106,751 miles

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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S790 RGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S790 RGV, 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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S790 RGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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