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N23 HFA

1996 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

182,445 mi
Last recorded182,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 HFA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2008 182,445 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

both steps corroded

drivers seat in poor condition

osf bumper insecure

screen scratched and chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2007 180,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion at both front chassis and at rear chassis

corrosion at both steps and at inner sills

serious engine oil leak

slight play both front kingkins

Fail 20 Feb 2007 180,102 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

serious engine oil leak

slight play both front kingkins

slight steering coloum movement

Pass 20 Feb 2006 174,207 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 174,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

engine oil leak

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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N23 HFA is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 N23 HFA, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N23 HFA registered?

N23 HFA is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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