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R266 VUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 VUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside fog lamp dim

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,288 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 119,288 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,288 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 119,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,288 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 117,198 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 117,187 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 104,571 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 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 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 R266 VUJ registered?

R266 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R266 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 VUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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