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R809 GCK

1997 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,866 mi
Last recorded46,866 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 GCK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,866 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,046 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Outer Tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,295 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,288 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,241 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,642 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,642 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,945 miles

corrosion offside and nearside front

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

condension nearside headlamp

corrosion offside and nearside front

front pads worn low and discs worn

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight bind offside front

some seat belts twisted

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Aug 2009 131,645 miles

replacement of front discs

rust nearside front [under arch]

rust offside front [airfiler]

Fail 31 Jul 2009 131,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

replacement of front discs

rust nearside front [under arch]

rust offside front [airfiler]

Pass 25 Jul 2008 122,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,821 miles

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

rear tail pipe loose

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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R809 GCK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R809 GCK, 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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R809 GCK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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