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R718 EFA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,547 mi
Last recorded141,547 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 EFA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 141,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 141,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Outer tyre very under inflated causing contact between twin wheel tyre sidewalls (inflated tyre)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged causing front number plate to be obscured

Pass 23 Oct 2008 141,547 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 141,547 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 132,106 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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R718 EFA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R718 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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R718 EFA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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