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R152 CGE

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 CGE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 110,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak on stearing box

Fail 13 May 2010 110,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

radiator leeking

slight oil leak on stearing box

unable to open bonnet

Fail 4 May 2010 110,060 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

radiator leeking

slight oil leak on stearing box

unable to open bonnet

Pass 28 Apr 2009 103,124 miles

advise front brake pads /tyres /on front /

Fail 23 Apr 2009 103,103 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise front brake pads /tyres /on front /

Pass 25 Apr 2008 96,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 96,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,945 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 88,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,030 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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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R152 CGE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R152 CGE, 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 R152 CGE registered?

R152 CGE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R152 CGE safe to buy?

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