MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Slight under body corrosion all under areas
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
front king pins have slight play
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall split not showing cords.
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.
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s step/floor corroded, not to excess
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
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)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
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)
Nearside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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