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R265 TUJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

268,940 mi
Last recorded268,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 TUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 268,940 miles

N.S Mirror insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O.S.F Floor area has corrosion

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Jun 2012 261,914 miles

Nearside 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)

surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear arches

surface corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 1 Jun 2012 261,914 miles

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

Nearside 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)

surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear arches

surface corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2011 257,179 miles

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

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)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded but not within 30 cms

steering box has slight leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 257,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

outer sills corroded but not within 30 cms

steering box has slight leak

Pass 7 May 2010 245,065 miles

corosion present offside inner and outer cills

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,846 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 230,536 miles

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

O/S/R body has slight crosion

Fail 13 Aug 2008 230,448 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

O/S/R body has slight crosion

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 218,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 218,562 miles

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

Offside Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 201,964 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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R265 TUJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R265 TUJ, 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 R265 TUJ registered?

R265 TUJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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