MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
hazard warning light switch cover missing
SUSPECT brake load sense valve is inoperative
SUSPECT hub oil leak at nearside rear wheel
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
rear number plate has small cracks
steering damper outter cover hole
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
rear number plate has small cracks
steering damper outter cover hole
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Fuel tank leaking (6.7.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 EDS is a 1995 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1995 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 70,764 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 M229 EDS, 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 31 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M229 EDS is a 1995 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 February 1995.
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