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N657 XNN

1996 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 XNN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,916 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight lift offside and nearside kingpins

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,956 miles

slight lift offside and nearside kingpins

Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,954 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift offside and nearside kingpins

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,698 miles

drivers seat worn

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

drivers seat worn

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,325 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

no passenger seats fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,325 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

no passenger seats fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate sslight deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,082 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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N657 XNN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N657 XNN, 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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N657 XNN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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