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R979 XRT

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,562 mi
Last recorded110,562 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 XRT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,550 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear body floor split in several places

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,434 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

exhaust centre silencer rusty

offside inner rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,986 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

exhaust system rusty in places

front pads are very low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,887 miles

both front discs slightly wormn on inner surfaces

offside outer rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,998 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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R979 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R979 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 R979 XRT registered?

R979 XRT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R979 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R979 XRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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