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P398 RCA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,680 mi
Last recorded82,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 RCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,680 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 82,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 82,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 81,208 miles

Battery insecure

front pads wearing low

offside front tyre on limit

play in offside and nearside front king pins

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slihgt leak from steering box

Fail 1 May 2008 81,155 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

front pads wearing low

offside front tyre on limit

play in offside and nearside front king pins

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slihgt leak from steering box

Pass 2 May 2007 74,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 74,846 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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P398 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P398 RCA, 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 P398 RCA registered?

P398 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P398 RCA safe to buy?

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