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R205 BBM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 BBM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,927 miles

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

front bumper damaged but surcure

n/s and o/s kings pins worn close to x/s

n/s chassis rail corroded not x/s yet

o/s/f leave spring front bush deteriorated has some movment will need replacing soon

steering collum top bush worn close to x/s

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,881 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s and o/s king pins worn and have close to excessive play will need attention soon

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,337 miles

All front seat fittings and seat runners worn giving play on seat mountings

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All front seat fittings and seat runners worn giving play on seat mountings

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,174 miles

Drivers seat wear on seat fittings

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil cooler not secure

Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,100 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat wear on seat fittings

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil cooler not secure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,979 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 31,919 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,544 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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R205 BBM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R205 BBM, 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 R205 BBM registered?

R205 BBM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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