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P443 RCA

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 RCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

nearside front brake pipe bracket has slight corrosion

offside rear front wiper blade splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

nearside front brake pipe bracket has slight corrosion

offside rear front wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,827 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat back tilt mechanism wearing

offside step corroded to excess but not in prescribed area

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 13 Nov 2010 84,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat back tilt mechanism wearing

offside step corroded to excess but not in prescribed area

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,335 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 80,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers footwell corroded

footbrake pedal "pumps up" slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox crossmember cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiper linkage worn - but still clears windscreen effectivly

Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,188 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

drivers footwell corroded

footbrake pedal "pumps up" slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox crossmember cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiper linkage worn - but still clears windscreen effectivly

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,147 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

wear from wiper linkage

Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,147 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wear from wiper linkage

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

nearside & offside rear side lights have one bulb not working

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,891 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nearside & offside floors starting to corrode

nearside rear tyres on wear bars

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

tipper body corroding in various places

Fail 6 Nov 2006 64,890 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

nearside & offside floors starting to corrode

nearside & offside rear side lights have one bulb not working on each side

nearside rear tyres on wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tipper body corroding in various places

Pass 9 Nov 2005 60,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 59,909 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

slight oil leak to steering box

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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P443 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P443 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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P443 RCA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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