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N978 ODS

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,809 mi
Last recorded164,809 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 ODS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 164,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

part worn tyre fitted n/s/r at retest

parts of vehicle undersealed at retest

scratches on front screen / not affecting drivers view/

Fail 24 Apr 2009 164,799 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

scratches on front screen / not affecting drivers view/

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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N978 ODS is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N978 ODS, 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 N978 ODS registered?

N978 ODS is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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