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P172 OEW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,693 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,290 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

brake discs corroding & slightly scored

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake lever stiff in operation

rear light bar distorted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,290 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

brake discs corroding & slightly scored

front brakes imbalanced by 19%

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake lever stiff in operation

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear light bar distorted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,381 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated & cracked

slight bind nearside front brake

steering box damp with oil

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated & cracked

slight bind nearside front brake

steering box damp with oil

wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps - patterns just visable

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever stiff in operation

offside rear light bar bent

Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,168 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps - patterns just visable

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever stiff in operation

offside rear light bar bent

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,615 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,955 miles

as test 213355785290

Fail 12 Oct 2005 38,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Wiper linkage slightly worn

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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P172 OEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P172 OEW, 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 P172 OEW registered?

P172 OEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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