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N291 OWL

1996 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 OWL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,531 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Several seats not fitted at time of test.Welding repairs to floor area having been carried out.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,531 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Several seats not fitted at time of test.Welding repairs to floor area having been carried out.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 79,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2007 76,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 72,337 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 72,337 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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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N291 OWL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N291 OWL, 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 N291 OWL registered?

N291 OWL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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