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J4 GRB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GRB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

tailgate hinge missing, o/s side panel locking pin missing, rear light bar corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2006 76,567 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J4 GRB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J4 GRB, 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 J4 GRB registered?

J4 GRB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is J4 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 GRB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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