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R144 HGC

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 HGC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 82,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 80,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,539 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrosion at both sides rear chassis rails but not considered excessive at present

Pass 9 May 2012 76,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,240 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

l/h front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 73,584 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 73,521 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis section corroded but not considered to have severly weakened structure at present

Pass 14 May 2009 72,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 69,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,084 miles

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

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

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

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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R144 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R144 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 R144 HGC registered?

R144 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R144 HGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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