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R301 SBL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,374 mi
Last recorded100,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 SBL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,374 miles

Front brake discs slightly warped

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

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

Nearside Front headlight panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear lower panel corroded

Offside Front indicator lens slight damage

Offside Lower body corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside inner sill centre corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play behind wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front above headlight panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear lower panel corroded

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

Offside inner sill centre corroded

Offside lower body panel corroded

Rear brake discs have slight warpage

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,814 miles

NSF inner wing corroded

OSF wiper split

OSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,216 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,516 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,170 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 86,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R301 SBL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R301 SBL, 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 R301 SBL registered?

R301 SBL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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