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R744 VNT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,046 mi
Last recorded144,046 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 VNT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 144,046 miles

Both front door shuts and lower steps slight corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to rear of cab

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,961 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 130,527 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to chassia

Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,149 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,540 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 114,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,209 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside front brake pipes corroded (from flexible brake pipes to caliper)

Offside front brake pipes slightly corroded (from master cylinder to flexible brake pipe)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,745 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 87,707 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

BOTH N/S/R TYRES THREADS LOW †O/S/R BRAKE NO PROGRESSIVE ACTION

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,797 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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R744 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R744 VNT, 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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R744 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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