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R279 NFL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 57,718 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,818 miles

battery insecure

nearside front h/light pattern just up to mot standard

offside and nearside rear inner tyres soft

spare wheel flat

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 NFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL registered?

R279 NFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R279 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 NFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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