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R796 HUG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 HUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 103,957 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,407 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 102,407 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 101,625 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R796 HUG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R796 HUG, 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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R796 HUG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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