1997 LDV Convoy 2.5L Diesel · R852 FFR
1997 LDV Convoy (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 56,550 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LDV CONVOY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R852 FFR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2022
- 56,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R852 FFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ldv Convoy (R852 FFR) between October 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
R852 FFR Mileage History
- 14/10/200644,138 mi
- 28/09/200748,206 mi+4,068 mi
- 04/07/200950,128 mi+1,922 mi
- 03/10/200950,140 mi+12 mi
- 12/11/201051,598 mi+1,458 mi
- 16/04/201252,325 mi+727 mi
- 30/04/201252,390 mi+65 mi
- 04/07/201452,950 mi+560 mi
- 05/07/201452,950 mi
- 07/08/201553,625 mi+675 mi
- 30/09/202054,350 mi+725 mi
- 27/01/202256,550 mi+2,200 mi
Average of roughly 812 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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