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R627 KUA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,092 mi
Last recorded172,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 KUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 172,092 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 166,520 miles

Excessive engine oil leak

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak rear of gearbox

Fail 28 Jan 2011 166,518 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive engine oil leak

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak rear of gearbox

Pass 26 Jul 2010 161,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 156,228 miles

Damage to top of windscreen drivers side but not in swept area

Excessive engine oil leak (suspect rear main)

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak rear of gearbox area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 156,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to top of windscreen drivers side but not in swept area

Excessive engine oil leak (suspect rear main)

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak rear of gearbox area

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 152,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 452,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 151,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 151,446 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fire extinguisher empty

Pass 24 Sep 2008 150,706 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 150,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 150,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 149,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 148,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface rust to under body

Pass 20 Dec 2006 139,739 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 127,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 127,121 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R627 KUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R627 KUA, 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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R627 KUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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