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P251 WUM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,530 mi
Last recorded156,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 WUM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 156,504 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle emits smoke on engine start up

Vehicle is corroded throughout underside

Pass 16 Jun 2009 153,297 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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

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

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

offside inner wing corroded but not within a prescibed area

offside rear seat belt bukle cover missing but is working correctly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 150,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 150,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 147,119 miles

slight noise from of side rear bearing

Fail 14 May 2007 146,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 142,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 142,066 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

a number of rear seat belts slow to retract, but still work as designed

Pass 13 May 2005 136,952 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 136,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P251 WUM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P251 WUM, 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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P251 WUM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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