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R790 XDB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,634 mi
Last recorded190,634 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 XDB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 190,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

fuel tank strap coroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 190,623 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion marked up with yellow chalk

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 186,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 186,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 182,868 miles

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

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

chassis rust present

repair to offside froent shock absorber prescribed area has been repaired from top and unable to examine 100% repair job

Fail 16 Oct 2012 182,574 miles

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

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

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

chassis rust present

Pass 8 Nov 2011 178,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 177,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 172,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 172,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 166,832 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes drifting in and out of balance

Pass 21 Oct 2008 160,523 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 160,246 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 153,861 miles

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)

hand brake nearing its limit on reach

Pass 8 Nov 2006 146,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 146,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R790 XDB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R790 XDB, 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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What year was R790 XDB registered?

R790 XDB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R790 XDB safe to buy?

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