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P243 PFM

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,179 mi
Last recorded44,179 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner /outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,994 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 42,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim inner flat (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,920 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front inner doorstep sill

Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,920 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to o/s front inner doorstep sill

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 May 2013 39,859 miles

front brake discs pitted and rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,859 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,680 miles

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,838 miles

both front brakes binding very slightly.

rear light mounting cross panel rusted o/s and n/s

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 36,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,305 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance near limit

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance on limit

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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P243 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P243 PFM, 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 P243 PFM registered?

P243 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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