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P434 RCA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 RCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake discs corroded

play in frnt king pins and bearings

slight play in leaf spring bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,783 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,852 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

all seat mountings corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2008 69,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

all seat mountings corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,556 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 67,438 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.D.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,768 miles

ADVISE - LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

ADVISE - OFFSIDE REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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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P434 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 P434 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 P434 RCA registered?

P434 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P434 RCA safe to buy?

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