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P246 EBW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,443 mi
Last recorded122,443 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 EBW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 121,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 121,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r/ inner sill corroded

o/s/r/ inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,691 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 120,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 118,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 115,950 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,119 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 115,088 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 108,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 107,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside body slightly damaged

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 107,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside body slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 102,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,639 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,725 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2006 97,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P246 EBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P246 EBW, 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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P246 EBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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