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R689 TPO

1997 Ldv Convoy

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 TPO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 132,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 127,566 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust generally deteriorating

slight play in o/s king pin

Fail 21 May 2015 127,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust generally deteriorating

o/s rear service brake weaker

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 2 May 2014 122,872 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in unevenly worn tyres

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

power steering belt squeaky

some play across steering

some play in offside king pin

Fail 16 Apr 2014 122,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in unevenly worn tyres

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

some play across steering

some play in offside king pin

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,668 miles

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

brake discs corroded

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside top stop lamp inoperative

slight bad earth in rear lamps

slight imbalance of rear brakes

some play across steering

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 4 Feb 2013 121,663 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake discs corroded

front brakes fluctuate slightly

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside top stop lamp inoperative

slight bad earth in rear lamps

some play across steering

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2011 119,908 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2011 119,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear brakes weak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s rear brakes weaker

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in king pins

Pass 13 Aug 2009 116,940 miles

nearside front seat slightly "loose"

slight play across steering

some play in front wheel bearings

washers could be better

Pass 11 Aug 2008 115,636 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 115,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

considerable welded repair to vehicle

handbrake could do with adjusting

some play across steering

Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,563 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,637 miles

corrosion in flooring near front of offside rear †spring hanger

slight corrosion in offside step-box

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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R689 TPO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R689 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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R689 TPO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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