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R872 GFV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,212 mi
Last recorded60,212 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 GFV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,212 miles

rear seats padding missing from 5 headrests

row 3 nearside outer setbelt locking mechanism covers missing

slight damage to windscreen

wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,669 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,878 miles

both front brake disc slightly pitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc slightly pitted

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,739 miles

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

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

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,739 miles

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 34,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,932 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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R872 GFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White 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 R872 GFV, 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 R872 GFV registered?

R872 GFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R872 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 GFV shows 16 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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