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R722 MEP

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 MEP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2009 148,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2008 144,334 miles

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

heavy welding under van

Fail 12 Nov 2008 144,334 miles

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

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

heavy welding under van

Fail 21 Oct 2008

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 139,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 139,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

axle diff oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2006 134,846 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

axle diff oil leak

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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R722 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R722 MEP, 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 R722 MEP registered?

R722 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R722 MEP safe to buy?

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