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A490 WMW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,550 mi
Last recorded37,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 WMW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,550 miles

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

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,536 miles

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,967 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,434 miles

Underside of vehicle and brake pipes partially covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2010 31,431 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Underside of vehicle and brake pipes partially covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,553 miles

7 Pasenger seats fitted when tested

Rear brake imbalance 24%

Unable to fully examine chassis covered in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,240 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 May 2006 5,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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A490 WMW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 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 A490 WMW, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A490 WMW registered?

A490 WMW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is A490 WMW safe to buy?

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