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R285 ONL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 ONL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,203 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

floor pan corroded

nearside front headlamp lens missing

nearside rear axle halfshaft end float

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,173 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

floor pan corroded

nearside front headlamp lens missing

nearside rear axle halfshaft end float

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,156 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,304 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 720,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,229 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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R285 ONL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R285 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

R285 ONL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R285 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 ONL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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