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R742 EGS

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 EGS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,459 miles

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

Crack to n/s lower screen.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres have cracking to side wall

rear tyres have cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,827 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,576 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

slight play in n/s front kingpin

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,017 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s rear bumper damage

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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R742 EGS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R742 EGS, 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 R742 EGS registered?

R742 EGS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R742 EGS safe to buy?

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