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W173 RET

2000 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 RET
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Service brake afficiency 52% Service brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,713 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

battery warning lamp

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,797 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Remove carrier or cover up sharp edge of bracket

Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Remove carrier or cover up sharp edge of bracket

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,135 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust modification : tail pipe terminates at spring shackle

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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W173 RET is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W173 RET, 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 W173 RET registered?

W173 RET is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W173 RET safe to buy?

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