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R266 FBX

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 FBX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 145,454 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 141,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 141,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008
Fail 21 Oct 2008 138,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 138,388 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 133,417 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 133,416 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 128,126 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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R266 FBX 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 44.4%.

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 R266 FBX, 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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R266 FBX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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