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P178 KOJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 KOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

heater fast spead only

no cold air from heater

wiper arms worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

heater fast spead only

no cold air from heater

wiper arms worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 3 Jul 2009 117,473 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

heater fast speed only

no cold air from heater

wiper arms worn

Pass 4 Jul 2008 111,565 miles

rusted at o/s rear inner wheel arch at seat mount

Fail 9 Jun 2008 111,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,217 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 103,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,408 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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P178 KOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P178 KOJ, 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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P178 KOJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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