MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet corroded
clutch pedal pivot worn
dash lights inop
drivers seat worn
fuel leak o/s above front axle
lift in o/s/f kingpin
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
propshaft centre bearing damaged and cross member bent
rear number plate cracked
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet corroded
clutch pedal pivot worn
dash lights inop
drivers seat worn
fuel leak o/s above front axle
lift in o/s/f kingpin
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
propshaft centre bearing damaged and cross member bent
rear number plate cracked
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/f & n/s/f king pin slight freeplay
o/s/r hub slight leak.
slight greying of screen
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust rattle
n/s/f o/s/f king pin slight freeplay
steering box slight freeplay.
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R638 BPW 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 R638 BPW, 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 R638 BPW registered?
R638 BPW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R638 BPW safe to buy?
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