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R84 PAU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,020 mi
Last recorded205,020 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 PAU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 205,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 205,017 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

corrosion in area of nearside seat mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2010 204,870 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust box mild blow

exhaust system corroding

slight leak / mist of oil steering damper

slight play both front king pins

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2010 204,870 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust box mild blow

exhaust system corroding

slight leak / mist of oil steering damper

slight play both front king pins

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2008 204,145 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 204,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 203,661 miles

Passenger seat loose. Oil leak. Corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 203,661 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Passenger seat loose. Oil leak. Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 199,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 199,486 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipes. Condition of brake servo pipe.

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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R84 PAU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R84 PAU, 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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R84 PAU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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