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R653 TRV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 TRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,514 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,932 miles

gears difficult to engage possble broken springs on clutch drive plate

Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gears difficult to engage possble broken springs on clutch drive plate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,275 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 93,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

offside rear inner tyre flat and screw in tread block

Pass 28 May 2009 90,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,092 miles

clutch faulty

steering box damp

Fail 1 Jul 2008 86,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

clutch faulty

steering box damp

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,127 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 80,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,454 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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R653 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R653 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R653 TRV registered?

R653 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R653 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 TRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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