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R972 DHB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,806 mi
Last recorded151,806 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 DHB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 151,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 145,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 145,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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 DHB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHB, 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 DHB registered?

R972 DHB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R972 DHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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