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R817 DDV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,265 mi
Last recorded172,265 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 DDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 172,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,677 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan/inner wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail is corroding

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 163,662 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 151,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

No spare wheel with vehicle

Oil leak

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 138,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 138,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 134,250 miles

Cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,798 miles

Corrosion forward of osf seat fixings

Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,428 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 17 Apr 2009 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,252 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

power steering drivebelt slack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,722 miles

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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R817 DDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R817 DDV, 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 R817 DDV registered?

R817 DDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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