MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
o/s and n/s rear footbrake made mimimum effort to pass brake test
oil leak from gearbox
slight signs of contamination on rear brakes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
accident damage to o/s/f under headlight
front mounting bracket on fueltank corroded close to limit
oil leak on gearbox
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
accident damage to o/s/f under headlight
front mounting bracket on fueltank corroded close to limit
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front support bracket on fuel tank is corroded advise replace
signs of slight fuel leak at rear of engine
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front support bracket on fuel tank is corroded advise replace
propshaft bolts loose at gearbox output flange
signs of slight fuel leak at rear of engine
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s door handle sticking
o/s soor mirror insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet catch loose
o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge
slight bind on o/s/r
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front support bracket on fuel tank corroded through
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R158 DMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R158 DMB, 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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R158 DMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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