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R552 OYS

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 OYS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 147,332 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 147,332 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

corrosion starting to affect the front brake discs

corrosion starting to affect the n/s & o/s/f brake pipes at the callipers

slight dampness at the steering box

some lift in the n/s & o/s/f king pins

Pass 5 Oct 2005 135,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 135,981 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

corrosion starting to affect other areas of the floor

slight play in the front king pins and wheel bearings

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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R552 OYS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R552 OYS, 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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R552 OYS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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