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R979 NJT

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,011 mi
Last recorded136,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 NJT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,011 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 136,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 133,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 133,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2011 130,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 126,565 miles

light marking on both number plates .offside rear outter tyre cut . battery insecure .

Pass 28 Jan 2009 118,893 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Boonet catch not working

Engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 109,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,732 miles

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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R979 NJT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R979 NJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R979 NJT registered?

R979 NJT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R979 NJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 NJT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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