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P437 RCA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,155 mi
Last recorded261,155 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 RCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 261,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

bonnet catch sticky

Fail 5 Mar 2007 261,143 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

bonnet catch in secure

dash lghts inoperative

n/s door mirror view partly blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 232,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 232,004 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

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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P437 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P437 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 P437 RCA registered?

P437 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P437 RCA safe to buy?

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