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R848 CJW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,209 mi
Last recorded95,209 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 CJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,209 miles

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

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

centre prop-shaft body mount corroded

tipper body removed

Fail 29 Feb 2012 95,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

centre prop-shaft body mount corroded

tipper hudraulic hose leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,209 miles

Battery insecure

centre prop-shaft mount corroded

tipper hydraulic hose leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2011 95,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Battery insecure

centre prop-shaft mount corroded

tipper hydraulic hose leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

prop-shaft mounting corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,200 miles

2nd centre bearing crossmember corroded

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2009 95,199 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

2nd centre bearing crossmember corroded

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,026 miles

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Travel in hanbrake.

Water in n/s headlight.

Condition of n/s/r tyres.

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Corrosion to chassis.

Fuel tank damp.

Lift in o/s king pin.

No.plate lights dull.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steps corroded

drives seat slightly loose

travel in hand brake

Pass 8 Nov 2007 87,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front steps corroded

drives seat slightly loose

travel in hand brake

Pass 8 Nov 2006 79,993 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 79,993 miles

Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Travel in handbrake. Water in n/s headlight. Condition of brake servo pipe. Condition of wipers. Corrosion to brake pipes. Condition of brake discs. Lift in king pins. Corroision to floor. Fuel tank damp.

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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R848 CJW 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 R848 CJW, 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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R848 CJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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