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P156 OEW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,379 miles

both front inner wings holed & corroded

rear chassis corroding

rear number plate damaged

rear step damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,410 miles

both n/s/r tyres cracked & perished

compensator valve slightly poor in operation

front brakes slightly binding

general body corrosion

general underbody corrosion

n/s side step holed & corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

rear step twisted

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

front brakes slightly binding

general body corrosion

genral underbody corrosion

n/s side step holed & corroded advise attension

rear number plate in poor condition

rear step slightly twisted

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,837 miles

centre prop bearing rubber bush in poor condition

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush in poor condition

rear diff casing corroded & leaking

rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

rear panel/valance in poor condition

slight lift in both front kin pins

slight staining to n/s/r hub seal

Fail 9 Sep 2013 73,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre prop bearing rubber bush in poor condition

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush in poor condition

rear diff casing corroded & leaking

rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

rear panel/valance in poor condition

slight lift in both front kin pins

slight staining to n/s/r hub seal

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,251 miles

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

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

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

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

bot front inner arches holed with corrosion

chassis / body corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bot front inner arches holed with corrosion

chassis / body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,299 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

advise attention to front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 64,284 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,562 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 61,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Spare wheel carrier likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

front discs poor condition.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,159 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

front discs poor condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 55,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,105 miles

front discs poor condition.

rear brake balance.

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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P156 OEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P156 OEW, 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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P156 OEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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