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R684 OST

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,894 mi
Last recorded26,894 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 OST
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 26,894 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside inner sills /wings outer sills corroded out with prescribed areas

Fail 23 Aug 2019 26,879 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside inner sills /wings outer sills corroded out with prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,727 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,678 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 21,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 18,279 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 18,273 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO PIPE LEAKING (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing FRONT MIDDLE (5.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure CABLE (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,871 miles

centre front seatbelt not fitted

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

holed at rear of offside rear inner wheel arch

holed inside offside rear side door

offside rear outer sill holed

Fail 20 Aug 2015 15,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nearside front (5.2.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre front belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing centre rear belt catch missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing offside rear belt catch missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in rear of van holed at offside X3 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis holed at shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis holed at shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

handbrake on warning lamp inoperative

holed at rear of offside rear inner wheel arch

holed inside offside rear side door

offside rear outer sill holed

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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R684 OST is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R684 OST, 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 R684 OST registered?

R684 OST is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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