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R809 JFT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 JFT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,569 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,569 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards not working (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing front centre (5.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,623 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 100,612 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 JFT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JFT, 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 R809 JFT registered?

R809 JFT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R809 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 JFT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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