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P163 MTU

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 MTU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front screen has light scratches

Fail 28 Sep 2011 113,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

front screen has light scratches

Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 104,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 14 passenger rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2008 102,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,912 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 97,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,558 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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P163 MTU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P163 MTU, 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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P163 MTU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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