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R137 CTG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 CTG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,412 miles

Nearside wiper, although split still clears the screen

Pass 4 May 2012 102,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,853 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 86,845 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion hole on nearside front flooring under passenger seat.

drivers footstep corroded through.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R137 CTG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R137 CTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R137 CTG?

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What year was R137 CTG registered?

R137 CTG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R137 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 CTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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