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R897 MDV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 MDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,768 miles

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

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

corosion to inner sills not within perscribed area

nearside rear inner tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2007 130,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corosion to inner sills not within perscribed area

nearside front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2006 124,415 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r outer tyres 2.0 mm

o/s/r inner tyre pressure low

Fail 21 Jun 2006 124,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

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

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r inner tyre pressure low

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 MDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R897 MDV, 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 R897 MDV registered?

R897 MDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R897 MDV safe to buy?

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