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V281 DVG

2000 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 DVG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 134,058 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both rear inner sills holed

both rear metal brake pipes rusted and covered in grease

Fail 4 Jun 2013 134,058 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both rear inner sills holed

both rear metal brake pipes rusted and covered in grease

Pass 25 May 2012 131,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs rusted

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF wiper blade worn

Rear cross member & sides under rear bumper corroded

Slight play NSF hub

Fail 22 Mar 2011 127,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Bolts sticking up from rear floor

Hole OSR wheel arch inside not near any mounting point

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF wiper blade worn

Rear cross member & sides under rear bumper corroded

Slight play NSF hub

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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V281 DVG is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 84,188 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 V281 DVG, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V281 DVG registered?

V281 DVG is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V281 DVG safe to buy?

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