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R917 ATU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 ATU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,730 miles

center propshaft u/j worn

lift in o/s front king pine thrust bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2013 122,706 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

center propshaft uj worn

lift in o/s front king pin thrust bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,526 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight wear in k/pins

vehicle repaired by welding covered in thick underseal

Fail 17 Jan 2011 100,229 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight wear in k/pins

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,484 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front kingpins play/wear

handbrake lever starting to stiffen up efficiency ok at test

nsf shock absorber lower bush worn perished

nsr chassis in wheel arch corroded not holed at test

osf steering idler arm track rod ends sl;ight play/wear

travel on footbrake efficiency ok at test

Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,478 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front kingpins play/wear

handbrake lever starting to stiffen up efficiency ok at test

nsf shock absorber lower bush worn perished

nsr chassis in wheel arch corroded not holed at test

osf steering idler arm track rod ends sl;ight play/wear

Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 93,449 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,257 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,855 miles

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

rear number plate damaged slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2006 77,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear numbeer plate damaged slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 69,232 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate cracked

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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R917 ATU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R917 ATU, 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 R917 ATU registered?

R917 ATU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R917 ATU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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