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R71 GMJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,010 mi
Last recorded168,010 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 GMJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 168,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre seat belt locking device,covers damaged

front brake disc's slightly warpt.

offside front king pin has slight side kick,but not effecting brakes or steering.

offside of windscreen cracked,but out of swept area.

wiper scratch's across nearside of windscreen.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 168,009 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre seat belt locking device,covers damaged

front brake disc's slightly warpt.

offside front king pin has slight side kick,but not effecting brakes or steering.

offside of windscreen cracked,but out of swept area.

wiper scratch's across nearside of windscreen.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 167,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Crack in offside of windscreen

Front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside headlamp has water inside

Rear loading doors held shut by padlock only

Rust holes in floor, sills and rear panel

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

offside and nearside rear handbrake cable mounts torn away from floor

Pass 22 Sep 2009 164,605 miles

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

nearside headlamp has water in it

rear step corroded and fouling rear springs

Fail 14 Sep 2009 164,605 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside headlamp has water in it

rear step corroded and fouling rear springs

Pass 24 Nov 2008 162,549 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 162,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

water in nearside headlight but beam pattern ok

Pass 3 Dec 2007 159,133 miles

has dammage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2006 157,898 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 157,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 154,235 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 154,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

o/s/f mirror damaged,not exssively effecting view to rear.

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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R71 GMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R71 GMJ, 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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R71 GMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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