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P176 MTU

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,965 mi
Last recorded155,965 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 MTU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 155,965 miles

Body cross members rotten

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 155,952 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body cross members rotten

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 155,694 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Body cross members rotten

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

Offside Inner Rear 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 8 Jun 2010 142,601 miles

Steering damper cover rotten

Fail 1 Jun 2010 142,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering damper cover rotten

Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear side board pin broken

Pass 16 May 2008 120,567 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 120,428 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside king pin top grease nipple missing

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

Pass 25 May 2007 111,612 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 111,574 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2006 102,393 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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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P176 MTU is a 1996 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 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 P176 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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P176 MTU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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