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R791 DPV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 DPV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,855 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.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 Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,594 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,598 miles

front brakes noisy

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,381 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,355 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.C.1d)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,981 miles

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

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

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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R791 DPV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R791 DPV, 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 R791 DPV registered?

R791 DPV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R791 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 DPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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