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P118 DTA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 DTA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,500 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

chassis rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion behind front door closures, not excessive

nearside rear light lens broken

passenger seat frames corroded slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear light lens broken

passenger seat frames corroded slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,610 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,604 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 54,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,753 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 47,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,401 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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P118 DTA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 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 P118 DTA, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P118 DTA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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