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R783 ETU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 ETU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,430 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,554 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 88,223 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 82,723 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 May 2012 82,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 78,429 miles

Both offside rear tyres slightly perished

Cooling system radiator leaking slightly

Fire extinguisher pressure guage dropped into red segment - requires service or replace with new

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lens but beam image reasonable

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper spindles and mechanism worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,429 miles

Both offside rear tyres slightly perished

Cooling system radiator leaking slightly

Fire extinguisher pressure guage dropped into red segment - requires service or replace with new

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside lens but beam image reasonable

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen wiper spindles and mechanism worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,709 miles

Front brake discs starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight wear in front wiper mechanism

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2009 68,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 68,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 63,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Slight wear in both front kingpins

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads wearing thin but remain srvicable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads wearing thin but remain srvicable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,973 miles

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

NB. Only 16 seats INCLUDING driver fitted at time of test - nearside, 2nd to rear, isle seat missing, seat belt not present.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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R783 ETU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R783 ETU, 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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R783 ETU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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