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R714 UOP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,798 mi
Last recorded131,798 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 UOP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 131,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 131,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 131,788 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 128,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 128,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 121,668 miles

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 UOP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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