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R526 AOJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 AOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 140,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 140,006 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 127,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 121,141 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 120,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 114,410 miles

THE STEERING BOX IS SHOWING SLIGHT WEAR.

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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R526 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R526 AOJ, 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 R526 AOJ registered?

R526 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R526 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 AOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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