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R571 GOJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,131 mi
Last recorded182,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 182,131 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

steering box damp

Fail 24 May 2016 182,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing wrong cap does not fit reservoir (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch various places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroding by shock mounts /inner arches

n/s/and o/s /rear wheel hub bearings have play

play in both front king pins

steering box has a misting of oil

Pass 5 May 2015 179,289 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body corroded

chassis corroded

fuel tank damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 179,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body corroded

chassis corroded

fuel tank damp

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 176,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 May 2014 176,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2013 174,148 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)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 May 2013 174,148 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 170,324 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 170,324 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010
Fail 24 Nov 2010

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 167,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 165,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 161,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 153,566 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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R571 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R571 GOJ, 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 R571 GOJ registered?

R571 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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