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R649 BPW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,955 mi
Last recorded201,955 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 BPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2011 201,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 201,955 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 200,512 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Oct 2010 200,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Oct 2009 197,710 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 197,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 191,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 186,266 miles

N/S/F KING PIN HAS LIFT,FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE,ALL FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 29 Sep 2007 186,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F KING PIN HAS LIFT,FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE,ALL FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 173,741 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 173,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine leaking water

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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R649 BPW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R649 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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R649 BPW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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