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R251 JVK

1997 Ldv Convoy

Maroon Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,319 mi
Last recorded174,319 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 JVK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 174,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 174,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 165,074 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 155,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 145,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 132,425 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 132,353 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 119,078 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 118,794 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R251 JVK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Maroon with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R251 JVK, 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 R251 JVK registered?

R251 JVK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R251 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 JVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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