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R755 VNT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,413 mi
Last recorded82,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 VNT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,413 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

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

nearside 3rd row both seatbelt retracting mechanisms require attention soon

nearside king pin has slight play

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

oil leak

side loading door inner handle damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,980 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front king pins have slight play

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

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

oil leak around engine

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,960 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front king pins have slight play

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

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

oil leak around engine

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,374 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

rear diff damp

rear doorstep slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front discs slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both rear inner flitches slighty corroded

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential damp

rear doorstep slighty corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front discs slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both rear inner flitches slighty corroded

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear differential damp

rear doorstep slighty corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

front grill slightly damaged

rear diff leaking

rear doorstep corroded (requires attention soon)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,522 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

front grill slightly damaged

rear diff leaking

rear doorstep corroded (requires attention soon)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,633 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

drivers inner door basket insecure

fire extinguisher insecure

front grill slighty damaged

offside rear seat 3rd row back rest cover repaired by tape

rear differential leaking

rear roof beam slighty corroded requires attention soon

Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,617 miles

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

fire extinguisher insecure

front grill slighty damaged

offside rear seat 3rd row back rest cover repaired by tape

rear differential leaking

rear roof beam slighty corroded requires attention soon

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,550 miles

several corosion spots showing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

steering box has slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,260 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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R755 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R755 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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R755 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R755 VNT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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