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P157 RGN

1996 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,814 mi
Last recorded204,814 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 RGN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 204,814 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central prop shaft bearing slightly worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner step corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner step corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded but not effecting vehicle strength.

minor oil leaks from engine and rear differential casing

under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 202,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front slight play in king pin.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 200,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 200,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 198,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 195,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 195,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 192,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 192,605 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 189,985 miles

adv pin hole in exhaust tail pipe

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

adv hole in floor

Fail 10 Aug 2012 188,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv offside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 188,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv offside rear outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 183,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

adv hole in floor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 183,680 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 183,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 179,923 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 179,923 miles

Centre Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

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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P157 RGN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P157 RGN, 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 P157 RGN registered?

P157 RGN is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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