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P131 KOJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

122,220 mi
Last recorded122,220 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 122,220 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear chassis welding to pass mot ok

steering wander suspect colume UJ tightness & o/s king pins stiff needs lube

vehicle emmiting blue smoke

water in headlight bowls causing condensation

Fail 19 Nov 2012 122,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear chassis welding to pass mot ok

steering wander suspect colume UJ tightness & o/s king pins stiff needs lube

vehicle emmiting blue smoke

water in headlight bowls causing condensation

Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,672 miles

oil level on min

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 121,672 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil level on min

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 120,070 miles

above normal lift in king pin thrust & needs grease

n/s/f wheel bearing noise & play above normal & advise attension to rectify soon

n/s/r number plate light intermitamt

oil leaks rear diff cover

oil level on min

Fail 30 Nov 2010 120,070 miles

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

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

above normal lift in king pin thrust & needs grease

n/s/f wheel bearing noise & play above normal & advise attension to rectify soon

n/s/r number plate light intermitamt

oil leaks rear diff cover

oil level on min

Pass 8 Dec 2009 118,086 miles

corrosion in plate under drivers floor

re-check battery terminals

rear brake limit valve movement on full pressure empty r/w/d

Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,316 miles

above normal play in king piin stub axles

advise further serurity to n/s/f h/lamp bottom fixing

n/s/f door mirror temp repair

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 5 Dec 2008 116,310 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

above normal play in king piin stub axles

advise further serurity to n/s/f h/lamp bottom fixing

n/s/f door mirror temp repair

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 18 Jan 2008 112,160 miles

all four rear tyres on the limit1.6 an d advise immediate retitiaction due to retest millage

n/s/f arch rusted

o/s/f stub axle king pin above normal play

windscreen cracks o/s outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2008 112,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f arch rusted

all four rear tyres on the legal limit 1.6 bars and advise immediate rectitiaction due to retest millage

o/s/f stub axle king pin above normal play

windscreen cracks o/s outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2008 112,134 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

advise att prop centre bearing rubber housing deteriated and excessive movement

all four rear tyres on the legal limit 1.6 bars

engine oil below min

n/s/f arch rusted

o/s/f steal brake pipe corroding before flexible

o/s/f stub axle king pin above normal play advise grease trough to thrust

windscreen cracks o/s outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2007 112,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,846 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 108,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

park brake warning light not working.

windscreen damaged at offside.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 105,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 105,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P131 KOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 P131 KOJ, 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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P131 KOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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