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R274 BOT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

280,655 mi
Last recorded280,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 BOT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 280,655 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres threads getting low

Fail 25 Mar 2011 280,577 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres threads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2010 277,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 277,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

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

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 274,679 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 274,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 271,043 miles

Centre Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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)

rear exchaust mounting cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 266,397 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 266,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 261,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 261,107 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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R274 BOT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R274 BOT, 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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R274 BOT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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