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R266 GJL

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 GJL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 98,970 miles

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

Nearside bodywork corroded

Nearside chassis cross member/body mount corroded

Offside bodywork slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 98,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index both tyres (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside bodywork corroded

Nearside chassis cross member/body mount corroded

Offside bodywork slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 96,432 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank support bracket corroded

light scratches on screen

nearside body/sill cxorroded

side marker lamps not working (both sides)

Fail 12 May 2017 96,425 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank support bracket corroded

light scratches on screen

nearside body/sill cxorroded

side marker lamps not working (both sides)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACK (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

Offside TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS ON WALLS

Pass 8 May 2015 91,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

light srcatching on windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 91,914 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,914 miles

Oil leak

hole in drivers floor

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

hole in drivers floor

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

scratching on windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

scratching on windscreen

Pass 7 May 2011 89,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 82,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2009 72,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,655 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,509 miles

nearside seat belt stolk damaged

offside rear inner tyre slightly out of shape

rear brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear diff /wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside seat belt stolk damaged

offside rear inner tyre slightly out of shape

rear brakes binding slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear diff /wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,991 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,277 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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R266 GJL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue 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 R266 GJL, 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 R266 GJL registered?

R266 GJL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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