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R277 DUA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 DUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,009 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal

rear panel corroded not in a prescribed area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all underside corroded covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal multiple places

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple places (underside sills and inner wings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside heavily corroded covered in wax-oil

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,257 miles

slight corrosion to underside

vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipes and flexis

Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,256 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

vehicle underside undersealed including brake pipes and flexis

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside sill corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 83,917 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step heavily corroded not a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill holed , not a prescribed area .

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded <repaired from inside>

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor showing signs of an earlier repair from inside bed fitted stopping a full inspection

both sills and steps holed and corroded/ in poor condition, due to this vehicle having a chassis running from front to back, in my opinion at the time of test it is in a safe condition

Fail 5 Oct 2018 88,198 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leisure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit starting (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint on arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step heavily corroded not a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill holed , not a prescribed area .

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded <repaired from inside>

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear floor showing signs of an earlier repair from inside bed fitted stopping a full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,832 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 75,627 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 173,360 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 173,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 171,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 169,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 165,911 miles

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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R277 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R277 DUA, 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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R277 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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