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R390 TBW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

203,646 mi
Last recorded203,646 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 TBW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 203,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded in wheel arch

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front Inner arch corroded in by wheel

Offside Front king pin slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner arches corroded under bonnet

both front inner steps corroded and holed out side prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

slam panel corroded and holed

Fail 19 Sep 2018 203,642 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working top of body (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded in wheel arch

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front Inner arch corroded in by wheel

Offside Front king pin slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner arches corroded under bonnet

both front inner steps corroded and holed out side prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

slam panel corroded and holed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 202,973 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above Exhaust Box (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Door Step/Arch Corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

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

Nearside Rear Signs of Hub seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp Support Panel Corroded

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

Offside side marker light not working

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 202,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to Caliper x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above Exhaust Box (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Door Step/Arch Corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre Bald on Outer Edge

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

Nearside Rear Signs of Hub seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp Support Panel Corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 201,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced aim adjuster (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 201,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar/door step (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Pillar/door step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Door Step Corroded but not in a prescribed arae

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle Hub Seal Leaking

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 199,790 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 199,786 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlight weak beam pattern

offside rear shock absorber coated oily coating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 198,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 19,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 197,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 197,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 196,066 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 196,066 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 195,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 194,795 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 194,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power sterring belt slightly loose

Pass 27 Mar 2009 194,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 194,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Axle 2 off side inner tyre wall cracking

Axle 2 off side tyres worn

Battery insecure

Oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Mar 2008 193,160 miles

Axle 2 off side - inner tyre worn

Battery insecure

Near side front top marker light inop

Fail 13 Mar 2008 193,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Axle 2 off side - inner tyre worn

Battery insecure

Near side front top marker light inop

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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R390 TBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R390 TBW, 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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R390 TBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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