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P162 BFJ

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,145 mi
Last recorded133,145 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 BFJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,145 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Sep 2014 113,117 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 128,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2011 128,013 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 124,451 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 124,428 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 119,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 113,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,044 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P162 BFJ is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P162 BFJ, 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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P162 BFJ is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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