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R827 FHU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 FHU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,779 miles

MILEOMETER NO WORKING

Fail 12 Apr 2012 53,779 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front brakes pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

front brakes pitted

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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R827 FHU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White 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 R827 FHU, 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 R827 FHU registered?

R827 FHU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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