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R273 VAO

1998 Ldv Convoy

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VAO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,345 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,048 miles

keep condition of rust around battery box etc under observation

Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

keep condition of rust around battery box etc under observation

Pass 15 Mar 2007 90,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F wiper wheel box slightly worn.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,103 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage at o/s/r bumper

n/s/ wiper wheel box worn

Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,977 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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R273 VAO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R273 VAO, 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 R273 VAO registered?

R273 VAO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R273 VAO safe to buy?

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