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R138 JGA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,993 mi
Last recorded151,993 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 JGA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 151,993 miles

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

corrosion to tipper body chassis

lift in o/s/f king pin

Fail 1 Jul 2014 151,991 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion to tipper body chassis

cracks to n/s/f tyre

lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 15 Jan 2013 137,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear body chassis corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 137,725 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecred

drivers seat mounting inapproprately repaired

rear light monuting bent

Pass 12 Apr 2011 132,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 125,027 miles

Propshaft component defective

unable to completely inspect brake pipes as covered in thick coating of grease

Fail 21 Sep 2006 125,027 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

prop centre u/j & brg worn

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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R138 JGA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R138 JGA, 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 R138 JGA registered?

R138 JGA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R138 JGA safe to buy?

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