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S796 RGV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,879 mi
Last recorded26,879 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 RGV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,879 miles

adsvise sheet issued with fail

Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,876 miles

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

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

drivers seat mounts corroded

front disc inner faces corroded

only two passenger seats fitted

rear inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrsion under battery tray

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

Horn insecure

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrsion under battery tray

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn insecure

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 115,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.F.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 115,498 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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S796 RGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S796 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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S796 RGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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