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R156 NTY

1998 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 NTY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 123,129 miles

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

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

offside & nearside chassis corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

fuel returns under bonnet damp

offside & nearside chassis corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 103,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 103,115 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 103,101 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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R156 NTY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R156 NTY, 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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R156 NTY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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