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N975 XFL

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 XFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 45,337 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 42,049 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 41,924 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,280 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across bulkhead (near wipers) (1.1.11 (c))

PAS belt loose/ squealing

Fail 31 May 2022 38,263 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Slave/ auxiliary (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across bulkhead (near wipers) (1.1.11 (c))

PAS belt loose/ squealing

Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 37,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 36,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

both rear outer tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2016 35,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

both rear outer tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,282 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 35,282 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear seat backs torn

Pass 31 May 2013 35,003 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear outer tyre perished

offside rear outer tyre slighty perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,413 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,681 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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N975 XFL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N975 XFL, 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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N975 XFL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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