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R79 VOM

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,244 mi
Last recorded165,244 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 VOM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 165,244 miles

nearside sill corroded and holed

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

first row offside seat belt sticking slightly

off side front brake pipe nut corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 165,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

first row offside seat belt sticking slightly

nearside sill corroded and holed

off side front brake pipe nut corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 136,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 136,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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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R79 VOM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R79 VOM, 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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R79 VOM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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