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R874 EFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

163,955 mi
Last recorded163,955 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 EFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 163,955 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

battery insecure

underbody and rear valance inner corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 159,420 miles

Both front door mechanisms stiff in operation

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen has damadge outisde of main drivers view

long pull on p/ brake

Fail 14 Jul 2011 159,420 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front door mechanisms stiff in operation

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

Windscreen has damadge outisde of main drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2010 152,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 23 Jun 2010 152,502 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 5 May 2010 152,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 144,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 144,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 135,588 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 135,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 128,328 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX OUT PUT SHAFT

Fail 28 Nov 2006 128,324 miles

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SMALL AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/ HUBS (BOTH SIDES)

SMALL AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX

Pass 26 Nov 2005 114,453 miles

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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R874 EFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 R874 EFL, 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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R874 EFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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