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R529 SWJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 SWJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 101,547 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

wiper linkage excessivly worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,947 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 83,429 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak around rear of engine

handbrake release button hard to release (but operational)

handbrake travel towards maximum

o/s/f brake pads worn (on limit 1.5mm)

slight movement in passenger seats

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 1 Jun 2007 83,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak around rear of engine

hanbrake release button hard to release (but operational)

handbrake travel towards maximum

o/s/f brake pads worn (on limit 1.5mm)

slight movement in passenger seats

slight wear to wiper linkage

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,921 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery insecure

oil leak on engine

wiper linkage worn

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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R529 SWJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R529 SWJ, 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 R529 SWJ registered?

R529 SWJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R529 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 SWJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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