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R972 ARP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,484 mi
Last recorded199,484 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 ARP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 199,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 195,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 195,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 190,404 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 190,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 188,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 188,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 187,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 187,907 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 186,413 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 186,395 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 186,372 miles

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.

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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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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R972 ARP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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