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R948 DDM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DDM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 94,532 miles

O/s fog lamp deteriorated to limit.

O/s king pin worn near limit.

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly and near limit on outer edge of tread.

O/s/r inner tyre worn near limit.

Slight free movement in n/s king pin.

Vehicle presented with seven passenger seats .Advised by presenter remaining space used only for personal items and not for carrying goods or the fitting of further passenger seats.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 89,933 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

O/s/r outer tyre has 2 nails in tread.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 86,476 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 86,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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 DDM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R948 DDM, 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 DDM registered?

R948 DDM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R948 DDM safe to buy?

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