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R651 DWL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 DWL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,217 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 105,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,034 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 103,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,944 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

all four rear tyres close to legal

nearside rear & offside inner closing panels corroded & holed, not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,949 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear closing panels corroded, not within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2016 89,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

nearside rear & offside rear closing panels corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,167 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear outer chassis area corodded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,103 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear (outer chassis) suspension areas corodded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,848 miles

8 passenger seats fitted time of test

n/s/f bottom shock bush slightly deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

8 passenger seats fitted time of test

n/s/f bottom shock bush slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,336 miles

2 stonechips zone b

only 8 seats + driver fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,285 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

2 stonechips zone b

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

only 8 seats + driver fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,076 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,061 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,588 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,578 miles

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

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,217 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,925 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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R651 DWL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R651 DWL, 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 R651 DWL registered?

R651 DWL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R651 DWL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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