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R895 DGX

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 DGX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 55,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 51,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,410 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2021 48,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General signs of under body corrosion

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2020 46,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 44,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,044 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,019 miles

corrosion on rear lamp holder.

near side front tyre has cuts but not hitting ply cords. and near side front tyre has nail.

oil light is on.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,009 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion on rear lamp holder.

near side front tyre has cuts but not hitting ply cords. and near side front tyre has nail.

oil light is on.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,329 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,879 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r hub seals damp

Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,879 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r hub seals damp

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,778 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,393 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,993 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,992 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,874 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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R895 DGX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R895 DGX, 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 R895 DGX registered?

R895 DGX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R895 DGX shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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