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W159 RET

2000 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RET
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,760 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,418 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 75,408 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,700 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 56,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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W159 RET is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W159 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 W159 RET registered?

W159 RET is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W159 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W159 RET shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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