MOT Status
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168,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear hanger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Slight lift in king pin
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis slightly cracking in wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
only 8 seats at time of test
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
only 8 seats at time of test
only 8 seats at time of test
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing by steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
only 8 seats at time of test
only 8 seats at time of test
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel/box (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle insecure and empty (3.5 (a))
Front Body panel likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
only 8 seats at time of test
only 8 seats at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear (6.2.B.2)
only 8 seats at time of test
changed to class 4 only 8 seats fitted at time of test if any seats are re/fitted must be re/tested
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail/pipe mtg (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel/arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel/arch (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
changed to class 4 only 8 seats fitted at time of test if any seats are re/fitted must be re/tested
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Horn does not function (6.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
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R978 BRL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R978 BRL, 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 R978 BRL registered?
R978 BRL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R978 BRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 BRL shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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