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P143 URN

1996 Ldv Convoy

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,876 mi
Last recorded34,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 URN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 34,876 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 34,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside & offside kingpins

Fail 12 Jul 2024 32,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside & offside kingpins

Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 22,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 20,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,817 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 19,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 15,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,415 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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P143 URN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P143 URN, 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 P143 URN registered?

P143 URN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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