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R647 TRV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,520 mi
Last recorded9,520 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 TRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 9,520 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 9,265 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 9,204 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion need repairing soon

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no seats & seats belts fitted time of test

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,678 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded & weaking

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corrosion starting

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2018 8,389 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,812 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins slight play

n/s/r inner sill corrosion & weaking

n/s/r number plate connection

Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,515 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2016 7,515 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,417 miles

front number plate need changing soon

Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,183 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,710 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f king and pin slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion in engine bay and underside of vehicle

Welding repairs to vehicle and exhaust ok day of test

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy but has no play

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2012 5,584 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion in engine bay and underside of vehicle

Welding repairs to vehicle and exhaust ok day of test

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy but has no play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 5,079 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 5,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 4,401 miles

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

front number plate need changing soon

Fail 23 Nov 2009 4,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate need changing soon

Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,067 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 3,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 100,009 miles

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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R647 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R647 TRV, 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 R647 TRV registered?

R647 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R647 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 TRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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