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R129 HGC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,245 mi
Last recorded146,245 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 HGC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 146,245 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight under side corrosion all under areas

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 146,001 miles

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 145,581 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 143,874 miles

front king pins have slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2017 140,641 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall split not showing cords.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall split not showing cords.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 136,976 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area? (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step panel (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working neither (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s step/floor corroded, not to excess

Fail 9 Jan 2015 133,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s step/floor corroded, not to excess

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 118,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 114,610 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 114,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,944 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a spring shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,427 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 104,414 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 97,312 miles

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

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

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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R129 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R129 HGC, 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 R129 HGC registered?

R129 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R129 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 HGC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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