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R275 CAY

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 CAY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,915 miles

Central Front exhaust system corroded

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,375 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,960 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 29 Apr 2019 22,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NOT WORKING CORRECTLY WITH SIDE LIGHTS (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam TOP (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NOT WORKING CORRECTLY WITH SIDE LIGHTS (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 11 May 2018 16,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 11,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,589 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Apr 2016 10,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,227 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 10,223 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,884 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 8,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 8,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 8,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s side indicator repeater slightly insecure

n/s/f mud flap slightly insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,476 miles

n/s side indicator repeater slightly insecure

n/s/f mud flap slightly insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,295 miles

front number plate damaged but still legable

Fail 21 Apr 2009 8,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged but still legable

Pass 24 May 2007 7,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,757 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 5,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

mast on nearsiderearsticking out

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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R275 CAY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R275 CAY, 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 R275 CAY registered?

R275 CAY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R275 CAY safe to buy?

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