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P129 BFC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,543 mi
Last recorded64,543 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 BFC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear axle. ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,810 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,065 miles

nearside front shockabsorber lower bush slight play.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,986 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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P129 BFC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P129 BFC, 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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What year was P129 BFC registered?

P129 BFC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P129 BFC safe to buy?

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