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R527 FWU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 FWU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,540 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2017 76,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement bottom of leaver (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,403 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,400 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,383 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,381 miles

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens missing (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

headlight in poor condition nearside

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,542 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

main beam inop unless lights are on

near side seat belt not fitted to orginal mounts

Fail 3 Nov 2014 69,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

main beam inop unless lights are on

near side seat belt not fitted to orginal mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,287 miles

o/s/rear inner tyre getting worn 2/3mm

only one washer jet working o/s n/s

rear fog lamp lens slighly discoloured o/s

slight lift/play o/s n/s king pins

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,276 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 63,276 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,982 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 51,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 51,742 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering track rod slightly distorted

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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R527 FWU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R527 FWU, 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 R527 FWU registered?

R527 FWU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R527 FWU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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