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R40 GLF

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,611 mi
Last recorded197,611 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 GLF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 197,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 187,410 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

progressive corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Dec 2010 184,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

progressive corrosion to underside

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 175,724 miles

4 number seat belts not retracting

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

o/s number plate light dim

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 175,694 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

4 number seat belts not retracting

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

o/s number plate light dim

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 161,987 miles

slight play nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight powersteering oil leak

slight split in center exhaust box

Pass 23 Nov 2007 152,113 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

slight play front prop uj

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2007 152,113 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

slight play front prop uj

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2006 140,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 116,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 114,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R40 GLF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R40 GLF, 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 R40 GLF registered?

R40 GLF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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