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R923 MDV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,754 mi
Last recorded135,754 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 MDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 135,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 134,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 129,065 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

condition of passenger seats.

corrosion to nearside & rear door steps.

corrosion to various outer body panels.

damage to rear door step.

deterioration of front registration plate.

rusted tow bar assembly.

superficial corrosion to both rear,inner wheel arches adjacent to seat belt mountings.

windscreen washer bottle top missing.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 129,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

condition of passenger seats.

corrosion to nearside & rear door steps.

corrosion to various outer body panels.

damage to rear door step.

deterioration of front registration plate.

rusted tow bar assembly.

superficial corrosion to both rear,inner wheel arches adjacent to seat belt mountings.

windscreen washer bottle top missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,033 miles

Battery insecure

all of vehicle body has areas of corrosion

all rear compartment seats and seat belts have areas of minor damage

front grill insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2008 122,972 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

all rear seat and belts slight damage

battery insecure

dash panel insecure

front grill insecure

whole of vehicle general corrsion

Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,326 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 117,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 112,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Spare tyre defective

brake vacuum pump- belt cracking

exhaust tailpipe missing

offside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

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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R923 MDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R923 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 R923 MDV registered?

R923 MDV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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