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R897 DGX

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,756 mi
Last recorded135,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 DGX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 135,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Leaf Spring Mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Leaf Spring Mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,611 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,625 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges advise a tracking check

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 3 Jun 2019 123,675 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to calipers,x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper,x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchor end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,413 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 19 May 2017 122,403 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings As Marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front seatbelts modyfied

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,927 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 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 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,570 miles

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

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

very slight score marks on nearside zone b windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,434 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,588 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 110,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering components

Play to both front wheel bearings & kinpins

Security of exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2006 105,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,308 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 95,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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R897 DGX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R897 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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R897 DGX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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