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R714 EFA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 EFA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,129 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

brake discs worn

vehical heavely undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2011 76,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both front braking disc's are worn and pitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,230 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,651 miles

Steering box damp but not dripping

Roof to sides corroided both sides middle of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,635 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

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

Steering box damp but not dripping

Roof to sides corroided both sides middle of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,867 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Grab handle loose nearside middle door

rear brake poor effort nearside rear requires checking

Rear step badly corroided either remove or repair

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,758 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 67,758 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,043 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 66,005 miles

Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 66,005 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (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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R714 EFA 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 46.2%.

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 R714 EFA, 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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R714 EFA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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