1997 LDV Convoy 2.5L Diesel · R56 GMJ
1997 LDV Convoy (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 123,900 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LDV CONVOY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R56 GMJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2010
- 123,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R56 GMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ldv Convoy (R56 GMJ) between October 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”.
R56 GMJ Mileage History
- 06/10/2006111,694 mi
- 13/10/2006111,716 mi+22 mi
- 11/10/2007113,400 mi+1,684 mi
- 06/11/2008114,475 mi+1,075 mi
- 07/11/2008114,490 mi+15 mi
- 05/11/2009120,877 mi+6,387 mi
- 07/11/2009120,908 mi+31 mi
- 23/11/2010123,890 mi+2,982 mi
- 25/11/2010123,900 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,950 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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