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R228 XNC

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 XNC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,849 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,320 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake performance slightly slow and low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 75,696 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

hand brake cable rubbing on tyre n/s rear

Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,038 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 69,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 69,038 miles

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

n/s o/s kingpins have wear

Fail 5 Sep 2005 69,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

several seats in rear backs loose

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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R228 XNC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R228 XNC, 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 R228 XNC registered?

R228 XNC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R228 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 XNC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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