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R73 OOK

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 OOK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 80,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking At injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,662 miles

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

Spare tyre is flat

Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,661 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,555 miles

oil leaks

rear cross panel corroded

slight play in both front and o/s/r hub bearings

slight play in king pins

Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks

rear cross panel corroded

slight play in both front and o/s/r hub bearings

slight play in king pins

Pass 14 May 2016 77,396 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2016 77,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2015 74,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,659 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 18 May 2012 74,600 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery goes flat.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,276 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,276 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front door step is corroded.

Reverse lights n/w.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,845 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,822 miles

Centre Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,822 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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R73 OOK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 R73 OOK, 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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R73 OOK is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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