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R180 HGC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 HGC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,018 miles

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

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

fuel return pipes damp borderline

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,818 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

fuel return pipes damp borderline

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,585 miles

body is secured by weld instead of bolts but welding is of poor standard

both front steps corroded

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Mar 2012 66,575 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

body is secured by weld instead of bolts but welding is of poor standard

both front steps corroded

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,614 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,255 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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R180 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R180 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 R180 HGC registered?

R180 HGC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R180 HGC safe to buy?

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