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P258 PFM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 PFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,698 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 121,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some lift in passengers front suspension king pin

Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,313 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 119,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 117,635 miles

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)

bonnet release difficult to operate

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded around seat mounting

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded around seat mounting

Fail 28 Jul 2008 117,605 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

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)

bonnet release difficult to operate

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded around seat mounting

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded around seat mounting

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,216 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 116,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 116,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

advise nearside rear seat belt outre casing missing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 114,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P258 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P258 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 P258 PFM registered?

P258 PFM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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