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R725 MEP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 MEP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,060 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,956 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,943 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,403 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,141 miles

BRAKE PIPES AT L.S VALVE CORRODED.

DIFF PINION SEAL SLIGHT LEAK.

N/S AND O/S FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

N/S WASHERS POOR.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,794 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN UNEVENLY.

O/S WASHERS POOR. FRONT MUDFLAPS MISSING.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 102,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,767 miles

engine oil leaks. n/s kingpin lift.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 98,933 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 95,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,084 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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R725 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R725 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 R725 MEP registered?

R725 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R725 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 MEP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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