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R950 ETL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

203,224 mi
Last recorded203,224 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 ETL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 203,224 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r bumper loose

n/s/r door corrosion around glass

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre scuffed

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing play

steering linkage play

Pass 21 Aug 2010 190,267 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake lazey

Fail 21 Aug 2010 190,267 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear brake lazey

Pass 18 Aug 2009 181,321 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 181,316 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 178,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 178,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 164,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 164,578 miles

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 164,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 146,961 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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R950 ETL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R950 ETL, 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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R950 ETL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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