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R163 EGB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 EGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,067 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,863 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,982 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 52,079 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,079 miles

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

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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R163 EGB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R163 EGB, 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 R163 EGB registered?

R163 EGB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R163 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 EGB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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