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R869 CUA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 CUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 125,331 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all chassis rails & floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,232 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 116,232 miles

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

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

advised n/s chassis in advance stage of corrosion advised front king pins advance stage of wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,732 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 113,732 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

stopped test due to brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,872 miles

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

possible n/s/r wheel cyl leaking

Fail 23 May 2008 101,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on tyre

possible n/s/r wheel cyl leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2008 99,230 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,686 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 86,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,121 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 75,121 miles

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R869 CUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R869 CUA, 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 R869 CUA registered?

R869 CUA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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