MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre flat (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
oil leak
prop bearing badly worn
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
prop bearing worn
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
prop bearing worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STRONG ADVISE offside rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated (cracking)
advise damage to nearside rear lights
advise offside front tyre on approx 3mm wearing low on inner edge
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt clasp not working (5.2.5a)
Emissions not tested unable to test emissions due to insuffient oil and diesel leak (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking diesel leak from pipe/underside of fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small brake pipe from load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STRONG ADVISE offside rear inner tyre inner side wall deteriorated (cracking)
advise damage to nearside rear light
advise offside front tyre on approx 3mm wearing low on inner edge
advise various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust in poor condition
underside of vehicle all metal componants have surface corrosion
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front inner wing corroded but in perscribed area
smokes during acceleration
undersde of vehicle all metal componants have surface corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes rusty
slight play in king pins
tyres perished/cracked
under side muddy
underside of horse box rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes rusty
slight play in king pins
tyres perished/cracked
under side muddy
underside of horse box rusty
battery insecure
brake load compensator slightly stiff
front number plate slightly deteriated
o/s/r light lense cracked
slight play both front wheel bearings
spare tyre defective
various corrosion under truck
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
battery insecure
brake load compensator slightly stiff
front number plate slightly deteriated
o/s/r light lense cracked
slight play both front wheel bearings
spare tyre defective
various corrosion under truck
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in offside rear light unit, showing no white light
nearside front leaf spring has slight play in rear bush
slight corrosion to drivers side step
slight corrosion to handbrake cable
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in offside rear light unit, showing no white light
nearside front leaf spring has slight play in rear bush
slight corrosion to handbrake cable
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion in offside front inner arch
offside rear tailgate bolt corrded but working
oil leak fron back axle diff cover plate
rear handbrake cable slightly corroded
side loading door missing
slight corrosion and damage to box body close to mounting point at offside front corner
slight corrosion to rear cab steps and nearside inner cab sill
slight run out on rear service brakes
some of the box body front mounting bolts are missing and only 8mm bolts in 10 mm holes
water in offside front indicator lamp
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion in offside front inner arch
offside rear tailgate bolt corrded but working
oil leak fron back axle diff cover plate
rear handbrake cable slightly corroded
side loading door missing
slight corrosion and damage to box body close to mounting point at offside front corner
slight corrosion to rear cab steps and nearside inner cab sill
slight run out on rear service brakes
some of the box body front mounting bolts are missing and only 8mm bolts in 10 mm holes
water in offside front indicator lamp
Battery insecure
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R779 MEP 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 47.4%.
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 R779 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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R779 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 October 1997.
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