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R894 CEU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,579 mi
Last recorded174,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 CEU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 174,579 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has crack in side wall but cords not exposed

Fail 19 Jan 2013 174,571 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre has crack in side wall but cords not exposed

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,433 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2011 17,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,020 miles

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

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

play in offside front & nearside front king pins

rear cross-member heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2010 15,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside front & nearside front king pins

rear cross-member heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 12,731 miles

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

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

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

front windscreen chipped

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

slight play in offside front & nearside front axle king pins

Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,260 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 8,255 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 8,215 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 6,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 207,501 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 199,388 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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R894 CEU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R894 CEU, 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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R894 CEU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R894 CEU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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