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R996 TAU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,276 mi
Last recorded41,276 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 TAU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,276 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,878 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 38,878 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,466 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 34,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,418 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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R996 TAU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R996 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R996 TAU registered?

R996 TAU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R996 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 TAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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