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R277 NFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,137 mi
Last recorded111,137 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 NFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 111,137 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

low engine oil pressure

rear access step corroding and split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,934 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1)

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,707 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,581 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 100,572 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,455 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 95,452 miles

Nearside All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare wheel likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13) DANGEROUS

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,590 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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R277 NFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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