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R203 PHG

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 PHG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,788 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,786 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.6.C.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on inner archs

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,444 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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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R203 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R203 PHG, 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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R203 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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