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R293 SLY

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,417 mi
Last recorded41,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 SLY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,417 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,417 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 41,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 40,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,475 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,475 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 29,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,210 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 28,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R293 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R293 SLY, 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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R293 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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