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R677 VUT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 VUT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 88,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed chords visible through splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 85,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,454 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

both front kingpins have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel arch coevred with fibre glass over weld

rear brake pipes covered

Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r wheel arch coevred with fibre glass over weld

rear brake pipes covered

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,763 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light damaged

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,760 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light damaged

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,290 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,276 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,443 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,428 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,202 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

none genuine mirror glasses fitted to o/s and n/s mirror housings

only 8 seats fitted at time of test

wear in wiper linkage

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,192 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

none genuine mirror glasses fitted to o/s and n/s mirror housings

only 8 seats fitted at time of test

wear in wiper linkage

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,839 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,752 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,156 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 48,156 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 42,857 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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R677 VUT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R677 VUT, 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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R677 VUT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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