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P171 OSG

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OSG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

floor to rear leafspring split disconected

front inner arch corroded n/s not within 30 cm of structual point

n/s kingpin has play on limits

o/s front leafspring front bush weak contaminated with oil

o/s rear n/s front seat missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 122,611 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

floor to rear leafspring split disconected

front inner arch corroded n/s not within 30 cm of structual point

n/s kingpin has play on limits

o/s front leafspring front bush weak contaminated with oil

o/s rear n/s front seat missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 122,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s n/s kingpins hav e slight wear and play

play in top steering colum

Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 116,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 110,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2009 110,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 103,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 103,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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P171 OSG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P171 OSG, 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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P171 OSG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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