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R863 FVC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 FVC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch rusted through, not in prescribed area

offside outer wheel arch/ door step rusted through, not in prescribed area

offside underbody sill rusted through, not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch rusted through, not in prescribed area

offside outer wheel arch/ door step rusted through, not in prescribed area

offside underbody sill rusted through, not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,730 miles

Both chassis rails and cross members corrosion

Engine oil leak

Front Crossion on both inner arches

Front General play in steering borderline

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

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

Outer Corrosion on both sills under door steps

Plastic trims fitted on both door steps

Rear Both rear top and bottom shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Rear Dampness on both shockers but not leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main to flexi (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main to flexi (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both chassis rails and cross members corrosion

Engine oil leak

Front Crossion on both inner arches

Front General play in steering borderline

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

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

Outer Corrosion on both sills under door steps

Plastic trims fitted on both door steps

Rear Both rear top and bottom shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Rear Dampness on both shockers but not leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,621 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,618 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,076 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner Wheel arch-AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan -AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,699 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chassis rails

genral underside vehicle corrosion

grease and spray pain applied to brake pipes- inspection limited

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,351 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

rear light support heavily corroded

slight play steering box and drop arm ball joint

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,413 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,463 miles

both headlamp aims just met limit

condition of both rear leaf springs

condition of n/s/f leaf spring rear eye bush bline

corrosion to brake pipes

lift in both front king pins n/s/f bline

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,104 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R863 FVC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R863 FVC, 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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R863 FVC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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