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R265 VUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 VUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 188,862 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 188,862 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 173,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 160,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 160,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

lift in both front king pins

Pass 8 Sep 2008 158,871 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside 2nd from rear seat back rest cushion/damaged

offside 2nd from rear seat backrest cushion damaged

raise and fall borderline pass rear footbrake indicating possible adjustment or repair required

steering box borderline pass movement between sector shaft and drop arm

Fail 22 Aug 2008 158,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

nearside 2nd from rear seat back rest cushion/damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

advisory offside handrake effort borderline indicating possible adjustment or repair required

offside 2nd from rear seat backrest cushion damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 155,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 151,501 miles

near side rear tyre minor cuts in side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2006 151,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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R265 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R265 VUJ, 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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What year was R265 VUJ registered?

R265 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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