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R1 APL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,793 mi
Last recorded98,793 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 APL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR JUNCTION BLOCK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,505 miles

all steel brake pipes on the vehicle are in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2024 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all steel brake pipes on the vehicle are in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,157 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,625 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 97,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,319 miles

both front kingpins have slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,314 miles

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

both front kingpins have slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight lift in both front king pins

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,526 miles

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

Nearside front holed but outside of a precribed area

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,514 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front holed but outside of a precribed area

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,697 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,689 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box leaking oil (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,216 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,210 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,270 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 76,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Aug 2005 63,297 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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R1 APL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R1 APL, 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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R1 APL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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