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R532 MLJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,446 mi
Last recorded137,446 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 MLJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 137,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f n/s/f head lamp images could be better

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r n/s/r floor corroded to excess

rear brakes slight imbalance

windscreen slight damage

wipers could clear better

Pass 17 Feb 2010 133,329 miles

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

driver seat security could be better

o/s/r floor corroded

rear brakes have some imbalance

Fail 4 Feb 2010 133,319 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

driver seat security could be better

o/s/r floor corroded

rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 8 Dec 2008 127,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 127,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 117,824 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 117,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 109,358 miles

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)

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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R532 MLJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White 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 R532 MLJ, 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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R532 MLJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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