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R71 TCS

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,769 mi
Last recorded80,769 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TCS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,769 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 69,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,167 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 52,970 miles

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6) DANGEROUS

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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R71 TCS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R71 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R71 TCS registered?

R71 TCS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 TCS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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