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R132 APW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,183 mi
Last recorded151,183 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 APW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 151,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 151,182 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 151,084 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 151,069 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 135,597 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 135,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 111,003 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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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R132 APW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R132 APW, 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 R132 APW registered?

R132 APW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R132 APW safe to buy?

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