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R295 WBU

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 WBU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,144 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,144 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 106,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,507 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 87,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,155 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007
Fail 14 Apr 2007 69,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,781 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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R295 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R295 WBU, 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 R295 WBU registered?

R295 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R295 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 WBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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