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R85 GGJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 GGJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,010 miles

Front Stering play from a component but not exessive

Nearside Door step corroded slightly

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

Pass 28 May 2015 105,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,608 miles

ALL LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE FIXED OR BOXED IE JACK/HANDLE,FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 101,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,653 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,581 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 94,581 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 94,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake lever is defective (3.1.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 93,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 90,739 miles

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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R85 GGJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R85 GGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 GGJ registered?

R85 GGJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R85 GGJ safe to buy?

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