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R243 XNC

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 XNC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 100,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 100,293 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Driving control(s) insecure (6.8.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,251 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 77,251 miles

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

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

bonnet release lever not connected

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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R243 XNC 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 R243 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 R243 XNC registered?

R243 XNC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R243 XNC safe to buy?

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