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R254 BMB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,281 mi
Last recorded13,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 BMB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,281 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 13,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 10,952 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 10,824 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

advise repair offside front.

Fail 1 Dec 2005 10,773 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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R254 BMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R254 BMB, 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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R254 BMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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