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R940 WWL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,868 mi
Last recorded140,868 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 WWL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,868 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear loading door damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front to rear and covered in thick black substance throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension components corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Aug 2024 140,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 140,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 23 Aug 2021 140,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 140,454 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

oilleak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 140,056 miles

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,520 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 138,765 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 139,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,342 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 137,114 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011

Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 131,872 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 125,325 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 125,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

rear marker lights,offside front marker and both near side marker lights not working

Pass 14 Jun 2006 116,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 116,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

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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R940 WWL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R940 WWL, 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 R940 WWL registered?

R940 WWL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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