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R296 ONL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 ONL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,976 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

drivers step corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 72,744 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

drivers step corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,730 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

o/s/front innar wheel arch corroded reqs attention

o/s/rear mud flap brkt corroded reqs attention

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,761 miles

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (6.7.2b)

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,884 miles

internal lock button missing sliding door

o/s/r shocker slightly damp

slight leak on g.box

slight leak on rear diff

slight movement/lift on o/s and n/s kingpins and/or wheelbearings

Fail 14 Feb 2008 66,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak on rear axle

side passenger door internal lock button missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,296 miles

brakes have just met minimum requirment of 50%

Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,102 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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R296 ONL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R296 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 R296 ONL registered?

R296 ONL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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