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R713 ECA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,763 mi
Last recorded131,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 ECA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2013 131,763 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 122,680 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 112,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 112,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.3.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.3.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 101,342 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 101,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 81,960 miles

n/s/f brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2006 81,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

n/s no. plate light repaired with tape

n/s rear door seizing

n/s sliding door worn

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 73,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 73,699 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R713 ECA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R713 ECA, 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 R713 ECA registered?

R713 ECA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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