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R229 RBL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,487 mi
Last recorded161,487 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 RBL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 157,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 152,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 147,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 144,869 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 141,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 141,763 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 140,371 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 140,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,479 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 127,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 122,116 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R229 RBL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R229 RBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R229 RBL registered?

R229 RBL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R229 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 RBL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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