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R26 MFM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 MFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,734 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear replace with a proper mirror glass. (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,678 miles

Slight play on king pins on front suspension joints.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,670 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape wired incorrectly (1.7.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Slight play on king pins on front suspension joints.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,842 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,840 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,461 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,461 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,321 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R26 MFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R26 MFM, 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 R26 MFM registered?

R26 MFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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