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R271 OEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 116,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 115,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 114,857 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 113,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 113,473 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/f inner and outer and rear valance corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,752 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,800 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,699 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort low but working all brakes efforts ok

Fail 23 Aug 2014 83,664 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,100 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 72,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,839 miles

limited inspection to brake pipes due to weather-rain

non standard seatbelt stalk fitted to nearside front

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

limited inspection to brake pipes due to weather-rain

non standard seatbelt stalk fitted to nearside front

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R271 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R271 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R271 OEW registered?

R271 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R271 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 OEW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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