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R899 ABA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 ABA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,034 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

some play in both kingpins

some play in steering joints

Pass 18 May 2019 124,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 123,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all side markers inop

Fail 30 Apr 2018 123,688 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp full of water (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of cab floor area marked all along back (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all side markers inop

Pass 3 May 2017 123,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perisihing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,023 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure cannot lock into position (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wiring repaired - prs (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perisihing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 122,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,548 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 122,548 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 121,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 120,530 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 118,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 118,614 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 115,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 114,219 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 107,270 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 107,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,602 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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R899 ABA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R899 ABA, 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 R899 ABA registered?

R899 ABA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R899 ABA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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