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W179 XGG

2000 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 XGG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,031 miles

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

brake pipe from valve to n/s/r flexi is damp but no leaks

corrosion too various sections outwith prescribed areas

judder from clutch pedal when depressing

number plate bulb is slightly dim

slight dampness at steering box

slight exhaust leak from mid to rear section joints

slight play in n/s/f kinpin bush

slight play in o/s/f leaf spring mounting bush

slight play in prop joints

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,564 miles

corrosion on outer steps outwith 30cms

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear braqke pipe slightly corroded at valve

slight dampness at steering box

slight play in king pins

Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on outer steps outwith 30cms

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear braqke pipe slightly corroded at valve

slight dampness at steering box

slight play in king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,994 miles

both front tyres

play in steering box

Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,994 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres

play in steering box

Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,212 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 80,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

power steering pump is noisey under load

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in steering box drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W179 XGG is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W179 XGG, 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 W179 XGG registered?

W179 XGG is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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