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R116 VFJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VFJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,381 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2008 59,785 miles

Number plate lamps dirty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 59,785 miles

Number plate lamps dirty

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2007 47,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 14 May 2007 47,737 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 12 May 2006 37,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,312 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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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R116 VFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R116 VFJ, 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 R116 VFJ registered?

R116 VFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R116 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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