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R118 VFJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,754 mi
Last recorded79,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 VFJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,754 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,567 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,325 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.1.B.7)

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

Front Steering damper seal failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,940 miles

Battery insecure

Emergency door stiff to open

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

One dash bulb not working

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,940 miles

Battery insecure

Emergency door stiff to open

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

One dash bulb not working

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,598 miles

Battery insecure

Front bump stops missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight corrosion in n/s rear wheel arch (interior)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 51,884 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bump stops missing

slight corrosion in n/s rear wheelarch (interior)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,530 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

nearside front passenger seat - nearside rear seat mounting slight crack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,530 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

nearside front passenger seat - nearside rear seat mounting slight crack

stone chip in windscreen

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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R118 VFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R118 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 R118 VFJ registered?

R118 VFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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