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R23 BNH

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,883 mi
Last recorded142,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 BNH
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 142,883 miles

Emergency exit signs missing inside and outside

Emergency stop sign missing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 142,534 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Emergency exit signs missing inside and outside

Emergency stop sign missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,514 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 113,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,906 miles

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exit step coroded

side exit step coroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,435 miles

rear step corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 90,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to passengers rear step

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,858 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 89,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

underside rusty and weak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,802 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 86,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,108 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

nearside headlamp condensated

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

underside rusty and weak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 80,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

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

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

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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R23 BNH is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 R23 BNH, 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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R23 BNH is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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