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R129 HSF

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,931 mi
Last recorded126,931 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 HSF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front steps heavily corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

previous repairs covered in sealer

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2024 126,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2023 125,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,502 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2021 124,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,318 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,045 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis + Under body covered in underseal full inspection is not possible

Front King pins have slight up and down movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F + O/S/F (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Various previous repairs covered in underseal full inspection of repair was not possible

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F + O/S/F (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,576 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 123,576 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 123,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,633 miles

This vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,128 miles

this vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

this vehicle has had a significant amount of welding to the underbody

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2008 100,010 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f footwell holed and corroded

n/s/r step holed and corroded

o/s/f step holed and corroded

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to being unable to open bonnet

Pass 31 May 2007 10,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 98,704 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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R129 HSF is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSF, 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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R129 HSF is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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