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R975 XRT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,690 mi
Last recorded97,690 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 XRT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 97,690 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 97,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,036 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear shock absorber noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear shock absorber noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,776 miles

1x downpipe flange bolt mising

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 9,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

1x downpipe flange bolt mising

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps damp inside and aims very slightly blurry

brake pedal feels slightly hard?

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps damp inside and aims very slightly blurry

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 85,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,018 miles

centre silencer baffles loose

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,995 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre silencer baffles loose

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,694 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 49,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 45,035 miles

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

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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R975 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R975 XRT, 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.

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What year was R975 XRT registered?

R975 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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