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R297 SLY

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,522 mi
Last recorded117,522 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 SLY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 117,522 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 106,058 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 106,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,919 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 92,482 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,819 miles

stone chip in o/s headlamp glass

slight movement in both front kinpins

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

oil light staying on

Fail 1 Jul 2006 83,792 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

condensation in both headlamps

front number plate cracked

slight movement in bith king pin bushes

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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R297 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R297 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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What year was R297 SLY registered?

R297 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R297 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 SLY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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