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R895 SBV

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,954 mi
Last recorded151,954 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 SBV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,954 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT FEALS ROUGH WHEN RETRACTING WEBBING

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS LIGHLTY CORRODED

N/S/R SEAT MOUNT BOLT IS LOOSE BUT IS SECURE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OIL LEAKS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F KING PINS ADVISE TO GREASE

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Fail 30 Jul 2010 151,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

DRIVERS SEATBELT FEALS ROUGH WHEN RETRACTING WEBBING

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS LIGHLTY CORRODED

N/S/R SEAT MOUNT BOLT IS LOOSE BUT IS SECURE

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OIL LEAKS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F KING PINS ADVISE TO GREASE

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 4 Aug 2009 138,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 137,528 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 137,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2007 126,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 126,826 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

front suspension bumpstop rubbers missing.

Pass 17 May 2006 116,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 116,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

nail in tyre

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 SBV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R895 SBV, 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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R895 SBV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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