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RX51 GCU

2001 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ldv Convoy80,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 GCU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,803 miles

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

Nearside head light loose in its fixing

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

chassis area corroded in places were no under seal applyed

extensive weld repairs done prior to mot test and mostly under sealed difficult to fully inspect

head light aim only just within limits

towing hitch missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,800 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door piller to sill body (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired section of cab backing not fully seem welded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside head light loose in its fixing

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis area corroded in places were no under seal applyed

extensive weld repairs done prior to mot test and mostly under sealed difficult to fully inspect

towing hitch missing

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,940 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lift king p-ins n/s+ o/s

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,441 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,377 miles

drivers seat belt clasp outer case damaged

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,372 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat belt clasp outer case damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,932 miles

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

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,797 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,793 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 32,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,327 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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RX51 GCU is a 2001 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 RX51 GCU, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 GCU registered?

RX51 GCU is a 2001 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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