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R62 NJB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 NJB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,970 miles

near side rear shock damp

near side front shock damp

off side front steering arm bush split but not letting dirt in

oil leak

slight play from off side front steering arm bush

Pass 15 Sep 2016 100,969 miles

centre prop shaft joint bush has play in it but not excessive

near side rear shock weeping oil

off side rear shock weeping oil

oil leak around sump

rear diff leaking oil

front grill fell off when opening bonnet

Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,969 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

centre prop shaft joint bush has play in it but not excessive

near side rear shock weeping oil

off side rear shock weeping oil

oil leak around sump

rear diff leaking oil

front grill fell off when opening bonnet

Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,910 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,910 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,634 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,634 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,246 miles

Oil leak

rear axle leak

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,426 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 81,426 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R62 NJB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R62 NJB, 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 R62 NJB registered?

R62 NJB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R62 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 NJB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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