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R256 NFL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,681 mi
Last recorded152,681 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 NFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 152,681 miles

Front Inner both underside wings corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear cab holed and corroded

general age related corrosion on chassis

Fail 26 Apr 2018 152,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.2.C.1h)

Front Inner both underside wings corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear cab holed and corroded

general age related corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2017 151,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wings corroded and holed inner and outer

Offside track rod tube bent

both fuel tank straps badly corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 151,776 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wings corroded and holed inner and outer

Offside track rod tube bent

both fuel tank straps badly corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 146,380 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/wing (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 146,374 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under passenger seat marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 7 Mar 2016 146,299 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/wheel arch/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/step (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2015 143,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,973 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 135,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

screw in offside rear outer tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,244 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 129,970 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 83,731 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 83,558 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,191 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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R256 NFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R256 NFL, 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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R256 NFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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