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R280 DUA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,250 mi
Last recorded220,250 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 DUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 220,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust knocking on side panel

offside front door frame corroding

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Fail 7 Nov 2014 220,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust knocking on side panel

offside front door frame corroding

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 20 Aug 2013 219,316 miles

offside front spring shackle bush wear

oil leak

slight leak at steering box

Fail 8 Aug 2013 219,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust knocking on side panel

Pass 28 Jun 2012 214,669 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 214,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 213,449 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 213,435 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 211,182 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 211,182 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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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R280 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R280 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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R280 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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