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R189 DMB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 DMB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 68,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,509 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,482 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at drivers seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

Nearside rear outer tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,804 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,804 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

nearside inner wing panel holed and correrded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,872 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,424 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 53,424 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,878 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 44,878 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 40,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 37,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,784 miles

slight play nearside kink pin thrust

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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R189 DMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R189 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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What year was R189 DMB registered?

R189 DMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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