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R973 XBC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,067 mi
Last recorded37,067 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 XBC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,067 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,067 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

fuel smell under bonnet - no physical leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

offside front tyre badly worn shoulder

offside rear inner tyre worn very near limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,534 miles

damage to windscreen

lift in nearside kingpin

offside front tyre wearing edge

offside rear, row two inner seat, seatbelt rectractor lazy

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

damage to windscreen

lift in nearside kingpin

offside front tyre wearing edge

offside rear, row two inner seat, seatbelt rectractor lazy

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 33,615 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 30,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 27,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,190 miles

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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R973 XBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 XBC registered?

R973 XBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R973 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 XBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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