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R175 JGA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JGA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 138,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 137,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 134,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 131,827 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 126,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,226 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,720 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)

n\s\r outer tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,323 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc are in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,247 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake disc are in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2010 162,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play nearside front kingpin

slight play offside front kingpin

Fail 11 Dec 2009 98,443 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play nearside front kingpin

slight play offside front kingpin

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,232 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion to power steering hydraulic metal pipe at steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 80,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,995 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake load sensor starting to sieze

propshaft defective

slight lift front kingpins

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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R175 JGA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R175 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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R175 JGA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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