MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both front brake discs slightly pitted
both wiper blades slightly smearing screen
centre prop shaft coupling worn
offside rear inner tyre close to legal limit
oil leak around engine and gearbox
rear differental leaking
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hand brake travel on limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wipers slighty smearing screen
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak around engine and gearbox
rear differential leaking
slight play in steering box
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering box
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R285 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 R285 DUA registered?
R285 DUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R285 DUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 DUA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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