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W126 VEL

2000 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 VEL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 111,308 miles

various bits of corrosion under van

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

oil leaks

slight lift n/s kingpin

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 11 May 2017 111,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

oil leaks

slight lift n/s kingpin

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

various bits of corrosion under van

Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,307 miles

Battery insecure Both (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (full of filler) (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor underneath near handbrake (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (full of filler) (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin

Nearside Front interior door handle damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

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

various corrosion under van

various suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,572 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf osf floor corroded

nsr and osr inner sills corroded

osf inner wheel arch corroded

osf step corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,355 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,229 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve connection loose (3.2.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight cracked

o/s mirror modified

slight play in front king pins n/s and o/s

various surface corrosion vehicle underside

Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,902 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight cracked

o/s mirror modified

slight play in front king pins n/s and o/s

various surface corrosion vehicle underside

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in king pins

various areas of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,765 miles

Fuel leak on engine

Slight play in o/s/f king pin

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,765 miles

Fuel leak on engine

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in o/s/f king pin

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,092 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,120 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,616 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,858 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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W126 VEL is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W126 VEL, 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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W126 VEL is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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