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V478 JKJ

2000 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,495 mi
Last recorded138,495 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 JKJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 138,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 119,102 miles

slight blow on exhaust silencer

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front antiroll bar rubbers have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads nearing wear limit

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber bottom rubbers

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,102 miles

front antiroll bar rubbers have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads nearing wear limit

slight blow on exhaust silencer

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber bottom rubbers

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,047 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,522 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,308 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 98,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,875 miles

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

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 60,903 miles

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

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

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

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

advise park brake travel

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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V478 JKJ is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V478 JKJ, 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 V478 JKJ registered?

V478 JKJ is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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