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R278 DUA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 DUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,213 miles

nearside front tyre perished and sidewall slight damage

slight damage to both rear light lenses

Fail 28 Sep 2009 86,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

nearside front tyre perished and sidewall slight damage

rear step corroded

slight damage to both rear light lenses

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,362 miles

Engine oil leak.

Lift on offside king pin.

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

Side movement on nearside king pin.

VERY LOW EFFORT NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine oil leak.

LOW EFFORT, NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE.

Lift on offside king pin.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Side movement on nearside king pin.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Side movement bad on nearside front king pin.

Slight lift on offside front king pin.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,822 miles

Corrosion started near nearside front seat belt, lower anchor.

Side movement on nearside king pin.

Slight bind nearside front brake.

Slight lift on offside king pin.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion getting bad near nearside front seat belt lower anchor.

Parking brake cables sticking,(rear).

Slight lift on offside king pin.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,362 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency on 16%. offside reading lot lower than nearside.

Fail 8 Aug 2005 51,362 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet not closing properly.

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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R278 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R278 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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What year was R278 DUA registered?

R278 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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