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R797 HUG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 HUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

propshaft centre bearing collapsed.

vehicle tested as class VII allrear passenger seats are removed.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,447 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

n/s rear inner tyre flat

propshaft centre support bearing collapsed

vehicle tested as class V11 van all rear passenger seats are removed

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,398 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,392 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Sep 2009 106,390 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,932 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2006 103,916 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers door latch is sticking

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)

Spare wheel carrier interferes with action of OSR rearmost spring anchor bracket

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

Various points of corrosion to chassis, nothing yet excessive within a prescribed area

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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R797 HUG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R797 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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What year was R797 HUG registered?

R797 HUG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R797 HUG safe to buy?

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