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R298 TTS

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests20 (8 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,862 mi
Last recorded138,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 TTS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 138,862 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

offside and nearside front discs corroded

offside and nearside rear lower inner and outer panels holed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 136,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear lower inner panel holed

Fail 11 Jul 2013 136,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

alternator loose

front brake discs corroded

rear lower inner panel holed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,762 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all over under neath corrosion

battery insecure

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear lower inner panel holed

Fail 5 Aug 2012 134,756 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all over under neath corrosion

battery insecure

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear lower inner panel holed

Fail 18 Jul 2012 134,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

3rd row nearside inner seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside and nearside rear inner panels holed

Fail 16 May 2012 134,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear lower inner panel holed

Pass 26 May 2011 132,648 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

offside front step holed

rear lower inner panel holed

side door step holed

Fail 24 May 2011 132,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

offside front step holed

rear lower inner panel holed

side door step holed

Fail 4 May 2011 132,410 miles

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

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

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

offside front step holed

rear lower inner panel holed

side door step holed

Pass 10 May 2010 130,900 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

offside rear inner door holed

rear inn er lower panel holed

side step holed

Fail 22 Apr 2010 130,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

offside rear door inner panel holed

Pass 4 Nov 2009 128,998 miles

offside and nearside rear light lens cracked

rear panel holed

side door step holed

Fail 2 Nov 2009 128,998 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

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

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

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

nearside rear inner tyre flat

offside and nearside rear light lens cracked

rear panel holed

side door step holed

Pass 29 Nov 2008 124,869 miles

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

signs of leakage at steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2008 124,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

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

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

signs of leakage at steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2007 123,066 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 120,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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R298 TTS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R298 TTS, 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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R298 TTS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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