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R116 EAW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,447 mi
Last recorded102,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 EAW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear section missing completely (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, all along sill, inner structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around steering box, complete inner wing / battery tray (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 101,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded

Reverse lights not working

Under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 23 May 2022 101,709 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded

Reverse lights not working

Under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2022 101,668 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill by out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill by out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x member by bumper and rear door as 30mm of rear leaf springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x member (rear bumper fixing 40mm from rear leaf spring) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x member (rear bumper fixing 40mm from rear leaf spring) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Offside Front Front of inner arch excessively corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg/inner wheel arch (Rear) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 To both Flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 To both Flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mouinting/Under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Incorrect fixings (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Offside Front Front of inner arch excessively corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 99,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure incorrect fixing bolts used and no reinforcement to floorpan (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slight cracking in tread area, not reaching cords or ply

body corroded and holed out side all areas

chassis corroded

small chips in screen

suspension units and mountings slight corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,665 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slight cracking in tread area, not reaching cords or ply

body corroded and holed out side all areas

chassis corroded

small chips in screen

suspension units and mountings slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

oil filter needs changing now as it is extremely rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel/"b" pillar (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

oil filter needs changing now as it is extremely rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,453 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 94,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,805 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 82,805 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,618 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 67,617 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,633 miles

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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R116 EAW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R116 EAW, 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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R116 EAW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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