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R542 OEB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 OEB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,234 miles

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

both nearside rear tyres starting to crack

sliding door poor fit and step starting to corrode

Fail 4 Nov 2013 121,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both nearside rear tyres starting to crack

sliding door poor fit and step starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear door offside stiff to open

Rear passenger step missing

near side rear tyre show signs of perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2012 115,993 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear door offside stiff to open

Rear passenger step missing

near side rear tyre show signs of perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 111,922 miles

Propshaft component defective

rear step insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

rear step insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 105,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,857 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

rear step brocken

Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

diff pinion leakig bad

rear step brocken

Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,960 miles

park brake lever partially siezed

rear step bent and rubbing on springs

Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,959 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

park brake lever partially siezed

rear step bent and rubbing on springs

Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,015 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 85,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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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R542 OEB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R542 OEB, 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 R542 OEB registered?

R542 OEB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R542 OEB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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