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R226 UDV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 UDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 100,638 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 100,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,321 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside rear lower cab area corroded

rear chassis areas slightly corroded

slight freeplay detected in steering arm

Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside sill damaged

offside rear lower cab area corroded

rear chassis areas slightly corroded

slight freeplay detected in steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,434 miles

corrosion inside offside front wheel arch

misting of diesel around fuel tank, but vehicle presenter insists it is due to the tank being over filled and not due to a leak

nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front panel below air filter corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2009 94,939 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front panel below air filter corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,938 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 92,921 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil spray chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2007 90,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

oil spray chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,572 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 88,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside handbrake snatching on

rear seats not fitted with seatbelts advise fittment if carrying passengers.

rear service brake imbalance

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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R226 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R226 UDV, 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 R226 UDV registered?

R226 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R226 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 UDV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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