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R281 KGH

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 KGH
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,100 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower all steering joints have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Play in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 33,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,786 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 19,105 miles

n/s headlamp condensated

oil leak

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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R281 KGH is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R281 KGH, 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 R281 KGH registered?

R281 KGH is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R281 KGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 KGH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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