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R971 XRV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,394 mi
Last recorded189,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 XRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 189,394 miles

king pins have slight lift

n/s track rod end has slight play

floor & chassis starting to corrode around suspension mountings

n/s/r tyre is worn close to legal limit

rear floor is coverd with boards

windscreen has live crack outside of swept area

Pass 14 Jun 2013 182,599 miles

floor & chassis starting to corrode in places

king pins have lift

rear floor is corroded & holed outside of prescribed areas

windscreen has live crack outside of swept area

Pass 18 Jun 2012 176,404 miles

king pins have slight lift

o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

windscreen cracked outside of swep area

Pass 26 Jul 2011 171,092 miles

o/s headlight ondensated (beam pattern is poor)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn close to limit

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 165,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 148,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 152,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 143,246 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 24 May 2007 143,138 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 30 May 2006 131,092 miles

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

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

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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R971 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R971 XRV, 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 R971 XRV registered?

R971 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R971 XRV safe to buy?

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