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R166 APW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,535 mi
Last recorded152,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 APW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,535 miles

offside front rear spring eye bush slightly worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 152,511 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 151,664 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 149,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 149,531 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 144,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 144,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R166 APW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R166 APW, 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 R166 APW registered?

R166 APW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R166 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 APW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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