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R640 AEG

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,886 mi
Last recorded113,886 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 AEG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,886 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded. rear chassis corrosion extensive weld repairs. some lift in n/s stub axle pin close to permitted maximum

Fail 26 Oct 2010 113,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded. rear chassis corrosion extensive weld repairs. some lift in n/s stub axle pin close to permitted maximum

Pass 22 Sep 2009 106,237 miles

front number plate slightly faded

n/s front flasher lense cracked

poor pattern to both headlamps

Fail 17 Sep 2009 106,237 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

poor pattern to both headlamps

front number plate slightly faded

n/s front flasher lense cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,602 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 99,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some vertical play in both front stub pins and bushs

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 92,687 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both headlamp lenses damp, fuel tank straps rusted, slight play ns front wheel bearing..

Pass 11 May 2006 83,068 miles

play in front kingpins track rod ends and drag links

Pass 8 Sep 2005 76,259 miles

slight lift o/s an d n/s king pin

Fail 8 Sep 2005 76,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift o/s an d n/s king pin

Pass 8 Sep 2005 76,259 miles

slight lift in o/s and n/s king pin

Fail 8 Sep 2005 76,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in o/s and n/s king pin

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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R640 AEG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R640 AEG, 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 R640 AEG registered?

R640 AEG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R640 AEG safe to buy?

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