MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
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
corrosion around both rear wheel arches
corrosion on nearside inner wing but not near any prescribed areas
slight corrosion on both sides rear chassis near shock absorber mountings
slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes
nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not near any prescribed areas
slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight corrosion on rear wheel arches
windscreen washer bottle insecure
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not near any prescribed areas
slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight corrosion on rear wheel arches
windscreen washer bottle insecure
reassesse rear nearside outter tyre in 3 mths
recommend new exhaust ring in between front and middle section
slight grab when handbrake applied to rear nearside would recommend replacement at next service
slight play in o s front king pin
spare tyre flat
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
e3xhaust has a slight rattle
neareside front and rear wheel arches slight corrosion on them
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R972 ARP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R972 ARP, 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 R972 ARP registered?
R972 ARP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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