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R160 FFS

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,128 mi
Last recorded50,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FFS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,128 miles

Bonnet release operation poor

Both front seat belts operation poor

OSF sill badly corroded but not in prescribed area

Reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Jun 2021 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Bonnet release operation poor

Both front seat belts operation poor

OSF sill badly corroded but not in prescribed area

OSR mudflap insecure

Reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,051 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,039 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 49,019 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Front Water tank support strap missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support panel heavily corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily corroded/covered in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 46,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,657 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 36,487 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both headlight damp.

front door hinges stiff.

front valance corroded.

n/s dash alumination light not working.

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,487 miles

both headlight damp.

front door hinges stiff.

front valance corroded.

n/s dash alumination light not working.

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front wheelbearings.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,599 miles

condensation in both headlamps.

o/s door full of water.

various body corrosion,headlamp panel badly corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,637 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 22/08/2007.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

slight lift in both king pins.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,598 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 15/08/2006.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

condensation in both headlamps.

king pins dry.

light corrosion on lower edge of body/sills & doors.

n/s/s washer jet blocked (one of two).

o/s mirror glass pitted.

slight oil leaks from engine & diff.

under side of vehicle very dry.

various stone chips in windscreen .

Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,948 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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R160 FFS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R160 FFS, 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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R160 FFS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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