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BX51 VLN

2001 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,085 mi
Last recorded42,085 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ldv Convoy80,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VLN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,085 miles

Coolant leak

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

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

very slight wear to both king pins

Fail 24 Apr 2014 42,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

very slight wear to both king pins

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,749 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,729 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,718 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,708 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,199 miles

Main beam tale tell light remains on all the time.

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam tale tell light remains on all the time.

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,835 miles

slight damage to front number plate.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

slight damage to front number plate.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 31,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,624 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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BX51 VLN is a 2001 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 BX51 VLN, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 VLN registered?

BX51 VLN is a 2001 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BX51 VLN safe to buy?

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