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R53 PRM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 PRM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 121,100 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 118,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise front plate be changed

advise metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

advise minimum play at top steering bush

advise off side rear brake effort meeting minimum effort

Pass 6 Jun 2007 116,228 miles

advise off side front spring eye bush. †advise engine smoke borderline. †advise front number plate be changed.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 114,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 114,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R53 PRM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R53 PRM, 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 R53 PRM registered?

R53 PRM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R53 PRM safe to buy?

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