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P261 GAV

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 GAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 115,629 miles

all pass int lights inop

Fail 16 May 2013 115,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all pass int lights inop

Pass 18 Jun 2012 115,441 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front screen marked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 115,436 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front screen marked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,345 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

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

brake fluid/leval warning coming on with hand brake ? please check out fluid visable ok

n/s side door inner grab handle slightly loose please secure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 115,334 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

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

brake fluid/leval warning coming on with hand brake ? please check out fluid visable ok

n/s side door inner grab handle slightly loose please secure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,853 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat 3,4 and 5 seatbelts need help retracting

Seats 10,11,12 and 13 backing seat covers missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 114,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Plastic covering on N/S front locking mechanism damaged

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat 3,4 and 5 seatbelts need help retracting

Seats 10,11,12 and 13 backing seat covers missing

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 113,829 miles

most rear seat have rear backs missing but are secure

Fail 28 Jan 2010 113,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

most rear seat have rear backs missing but are secure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 112,791 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f seat belt mechanism cover missing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f seat belt mechanism cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 110,740 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 110,740 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 107,139 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

roof panel damaged/holed at rear

Fail 20 Dec 2006 107,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

roof panel damaged/holed at rear

Pass 16 Nov 2005 100,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 100,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

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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P261 GAV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P261 GAV, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P261 GAV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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