MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
chassis fractured behind cab
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
n/s/r inner tyre split / perishing
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
n/s/r inner tyre split / perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
cab floor various welded repairs mostly done to inside floor and at rear of cab
hole at welded repair and insecure repair under drivers seat
n/s mirror slight insecure and taped repair
n/s/f brake caliper slightly sticking
tail gate latch insecure
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both n/s/r tyres badly perished
o/s/r hand/brake slightly sticking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both n/s/r tyres badly perished
o/s/r hand/brake slightly sticking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
extensive welding on cab floor
front arches corroded
tipper ram and pipes leaking
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
extensive welding on cab floor
front arches corroded
passenger seats removed at time of test
raer lights damaged
tipper ram and pipes leaking
Battery insecure
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
load body lifting ram leaking
o/s/r tyre worn
rear brake application slightly uneven , n/s drum ovalated
welded repairs to chassis at front top shock and steering box mounts
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
load body lifting ram leaking
o/s/r tyre worn
rear brake application slightly uneven , n/s drum ovalated
welded repairs to chassis at front top shock and steering box mounts
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
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P543 DRS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 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 P543 DRS, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P543 DRS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 March 1997.
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