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R681 TPO

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 TPO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,425 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 78,425 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,203 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

stone chip in front screen

Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,203 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

stone chip in front screen

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight aim at lower linit

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,184 miles

nearside headlight aim at lower linit

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,868 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

OFFSIDE SILL PANEL CORRODED

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE KING PIN

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,250 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly distorted and brakes slightly out of balance

nearside and offside front seat belt mounting areas starting to corrode

offside rear brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance

rear inner tyres starting to perish and offside getting low

slight damage to nearside front tyre

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

tow bar starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,052 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL PIVOT BUSHES WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX STARTING TO CRACK AT FRONT END ADVISE WELD REPAIR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE ON OUTER EDGES

REAR SEATS HAVE TORN SEAT BACKS EXPOSING FRAME WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH KING PINS AND WHEEL BEARINGS ADVISE GREASE UP AND ADJUSTMENT

Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,045 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL PIVOT BUSHES WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX STARTING TO CRACK AT FRONT END ADVISE WELD REPAIR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE ON OUTER EDGES

REAR SEATS HAVE TORN SEAT BACKS EXPOSING FRAME WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PASSENGERS

SLIGHT DAMPNESS TO O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH KING PINS AND WHEEL BEARINGS ADVISE GREASE UP AND ADJUSTMENT

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,441 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

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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R681 TPO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R681 TPO, 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 R681 TPO registered?

R681 TPO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R681 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 TPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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