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R397 TAC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 TAC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 107,560 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 102,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 102,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,716 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 88,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 77,957 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 77,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R397 TAC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 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 R397 TAC, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R397 TAC registered?

R397 TAC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R397 TAC safe to buy?

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