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R948 DAB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DAB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel housing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose rear seat (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel housing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 70,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear seat (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,928 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other tyre flat (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,794 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 66,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front windscreen small chip zone a

Fail 12 Dec 2014 63,455 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

front windscreen small chip zone a

r/o/s outer tyre deflated

rear offside service brake grabbing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 60,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,721 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air pipe from air filter cage split

Fail 21 Dec 2012 572,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

air pipe from air filter cage split

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door has play in hinges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,129 miles

Oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,983 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,636 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.1a)

large sticker in windscreen may effect view

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,636 miles

large sticker in windscreen may effect view

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,033 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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R948 DAB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 R948 DAB, 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 R948 DAB registered?

R948 DAB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 DAB 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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