MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Battery insecure
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R289 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R289 VUJ, 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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How do I check the history of R289 VUJ?
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What year was R289 VUJ registered?
R289 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R289 VUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 VUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R289 VUJ have outstanding finance?
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