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P134 XYJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,751 mi
Last recorded148,751 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 XYJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 148,751 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 148,674 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 145,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 145,598 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 141,986 miles

battery insecure

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,630 miles

offside panel,upper seam joint with roof badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 139,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside panel,upper seam joint with roof badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 134,602 miles

Both n/s/r tyres close to limit

Both o/s/r tyres close to limit

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Engine has oil leak

Gearbox has oil leak

Handbrake travel high

Holeing to o/s/f step - outside an area

Slight brake bind to n/s/f

Slight fluffing to centre seatbelt

Wipers poor

Fail 6 May 2008 134,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both n/s/r tyres close to limit

Both o/s/r tyres close to limit

Both rear shock absorbers damp

Engine has oil leak

Gearbox has oil leak

Handbrake travel high

Holeing to o/s/f step - outside an area

Slight brake bind to n/s/f

Slight fluffing to centre seatbelt

Wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2007 130,525 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 8 May 2007 130,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

considerable handbrake travel

corrosion to offside under sill

front brake pads worn low and on limits-borderline pass

nearside front shock absorber top bushes worn

offside front anti roll bar centre bush worn and on limits

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear exhaust tailpipe loose at clamp-needs attention

rear flexi brake hose perished

Pass 18 May 2006 115,212 miles

see orignal advisories

welding repairs to minium requirement and heavly under sealed

Fail 12 May 2006 115,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack in silencer no blow at time of test

front pads getting low

lap belt has some markings on webbing on limit

o/s headlight damp inside image on limit

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some other areas of corrosion on limit

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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P134 XYJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P134 XYJ, 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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P134 XYJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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