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R959 RFP

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,871 mi
Last recorded103,871 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 RFP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,871 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 103,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 143,802 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 139,505 miles

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

temporary repair carried out to n/s/r bumper corner.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 139,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 132,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 125,166 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

underside rusty and weak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 125,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

underside rusty and weak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 122,807 miles

Oil leak

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

steering noisy

underside rusty and weak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

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

steering noisy

underside rusty and weak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,331 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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R959 RFP 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 54.5%.

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 R959 RFP, 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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R959 RFP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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