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P248 VGN

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 VGN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,416 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,829 miles

both front kingpins have slight lift

Fail 23 Jun 2011 75,817 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 74,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R bumper end cap slightly damaged!

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in O/S steering idler!

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,658 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 72,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Drivers seat slightly insecure!!!

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

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

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

Steering box has slight play!!!

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.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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P248 VGN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P248 VGN, 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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P248 VGN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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