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R279 LDF

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 LDF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,494 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,487 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,631 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 32,100 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 32,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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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R279 LDF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R279 LDF, 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 R279 LDF registered?

R279 LDF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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