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R151 HGC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 HGC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,903 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2012 98,475 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Fail 11 May 2012 98,438 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,319 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT KING PINS COULD DO WITH GREASING UP

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT PLUS REAR BUMPER TRIM PANELS MISSING

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Fail 10 Dec 2010 90,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT KING PINS COULD DO WITH GREASING UP

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT PLUS REAR BUMPER TRIM PANELS MISSING

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,398 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 84,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,273 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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R151 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R151 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 R151 HGC registered?

R151 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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