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R281 PHG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 PHG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 81,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Both front and nearside rear inner (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front seat mounts corroded

slight play in both front king pins

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

windscreen seal excessively perished

Fail 27 Jul 2018 79,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust centre box rea clamp corroded, but not insecure

front seat mounts corroded

slight play in both front king pins

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

windscreen seal excessively perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,878 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,045 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 71,042 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,895 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat mountings very rusty & poor

n/s/f indicator filling with water

spare tyre below limit

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,522 miles

slight lift in ns front king pin

spare tyre worn to legal limit

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2013 70,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

battery insecure in mounting

slight lift in ns front king pin

spare tyre worn to legal limit

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,973 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs getting rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside rear outer tyre cracking on outer sidewall not yet to canvas

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Apr 2007 68,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs getting rusty

front number plate cracked

near side rear outer tyre cracking on outre sidewall not yet to canvas replace soon

nearside mirror cracked but visabilty to rear ok

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,013 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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R281 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R281 PHG, 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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R281 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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