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R972 XBC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,850 mi
Last recorded124,850 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 XBC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear side door cannot be opened from inside

one rear seat removed since original mot test

un able to fully inspect welding repairs due to underseal and number plate

Fail 14 Jun 2011 124,844 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear side door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has 2 stone chips in swept area

Fail 5 Jul 2010 123,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

aux belt tensioner broken

road horn insecure

windscreen has 2 stone chips in swept area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 121,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 121,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 119,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 10,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

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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R972 XBC 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 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 R972 XBC, 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 R972 XBC registered?

R972 XBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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