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R29 FGB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

196,428 mi
Last recorded196,428 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2007 196,428 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Apr 2006 183,491 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 183,491 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R29 FGB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 FGB, 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 R29 FGB registered?

R29 FGB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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