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R879 JAD

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 JAD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 134,000 miles

chassis starting to rot above rear axle on o/s and n/s

play in steering box

Pass 19 May 2011 134,000 miles

chassis starting to rust above n/s/r wheels

chip in n/s of windscreen

front number plate starting to discolour

slight play in both kingpins

slight play in steering box

Fail 17 May 2011 134,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

chassis starting to rust above n/s/r wheels

chip in n/s of windscreen

front number plate starting to discolour

slight play in both kingpins

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Apr 2010 130,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 130,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 127,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 127,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 124,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

spare wheel carrier heavilly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 122,865 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 122,841 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R879 JAD is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R879 JAD, 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 R879 JAD registered?

R879 JAD is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R879 JAD safe to buy?

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