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R98 GGJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 GGJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s o/s and rear

damage to o/s/f

front brake pipes covered with coil plastic cant inspect comleatly

Pass 14 May 2008 66,687 miles

some small up and down to n/s and o/s front king pins

Fail 6 May 2008 66,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

some small up and down to n/s and o/s front king pins

Pass 9 May 2007 59,924 miles

DAMAGE ALL ROUND

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

TIGHTEN EXHAUST CLAMP

Pass 5 May 2006 55,480 miles

AIR INTAKE TUBE SPLIT DAMAGE TO N/S OF VEHICLE

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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R98 GGJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R98 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.

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What year was R98 GGJ registered?

R98 GGJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R98 GGJ safe to buy?

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