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R825 MPA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 MPA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,468 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all rear seat belts missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 106,440 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

Offside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all rear seat belts missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 100,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,397 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 89,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut loose (4.2.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 80,778 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 80,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 75,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,543 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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R825 MPA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R825 MPA, 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 R825 MPA registered?

R825 MPA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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