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R299 WVW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,096 mi
Last recorded149,096 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 WVW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,096 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 149,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 143,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 132,126 miles

slight wear in near side king pin

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,836 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,251 miles

small hole in offside headlamp filling with water

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

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

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

battery wedged in by wood packer

offside mirror taped in place

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,127 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 94,127 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,299 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 60,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 49,619 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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R299 WVW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R299 WVW, 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 R299 WVW registered?

R299 WVW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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