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P171 RFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 155,907 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 147,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 147,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 141,285 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 141,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 133,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 126,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 126,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc 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 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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P171 RFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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