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P159 RFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 RFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,801 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure Due to corrosion to floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure Due to corrosion to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake Pipes showing signs of corrosion

Both Front Steps showing slight signs of corrosion

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush's slightly worn ( All )

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight Play in Front Steering

Fail 26 Jul 2019 69,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure due to corrosion to floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure due to corrosion to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both side front step areas

front brake discs poor

general corrosion to all areas

oil leak

play to both sides steering

rear number plate poor

slight play to both sides king pins (should grease out)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,442 miles

5th row n/s outer seat buckle damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,427 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

5th row n/s outer seat buckle damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion at both front seat rear outer floor fixings[visible underneath]

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,684 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Some lift to both front king pins

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,168 miles

Corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs

Lift to front king pins esp ns

Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Uneven wear to front brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,085 miles

corrossion to front brake discs

lift in both king pins

some play to steering box

stone chip to A zone

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,912 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)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall perishing

rusting to front brake discs

speedo illumination incomplete

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,847 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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P159 RFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P159 RFL, 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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What year was P159 RFL registered?

P159 RFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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