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R747 EGS

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,826 mi
Last recorded56,826 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 EGS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,826 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside floor corroding by seat mounting point

nearside rear mudflap distorted

offside footwell corroded

offside handbrake cable sticking

offside rear brake juddering slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

vehicle body in poor condition

water in offside front indicator lens

wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,826 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside floor corroding by seat mounting point

nearside rear mudflap distorted

offside footwell corroded

offside handbrake cable sticking

offside rear brake juddering slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

vehicle body in poor condition

water in offside front indicator lens

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,192 miles

vehicle body work in poor condition

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

os inner tyre flat

rear step fouling nsr spring shackle.

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,322 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

rear bumper missing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside & offside front tyres tread wearing uneven

nearside mirror damaged

rear bumper missing

steering wheel misaligned

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear bumper corner missing

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

front bumper damaged

nearside front bumper corner missing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear bumper corner missing

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 30 May 2008 52,304 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front bumper corner piece missing

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rear bumper corner piece missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear inner tyre flat and has nail in it

Fail 27 May 2008 52,304 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front bumper damaged

nearside front bumper corner piece missing

nearside headlamp glass cracked

nearside rear bumper corner piece missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear inner tyre flat and has nail in it

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,007 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,245 miles

as per 872400486131

Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight wear in wiper linkage

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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R747 EGS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R747 EGS, 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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R747 EGS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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