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P261 PKE

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 PKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 160,543 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 156,058 miles

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

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

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

welded repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2011 148,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 148,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 148,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 145,870 miles

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

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

offside inner footwell corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 2 Feb 2010 145,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

offside inner footwell corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 4 Feb 2009 139,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 139,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 127,432 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat mounting slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt mechanism plastic dust cover missing

n/s sliding door slighty stiff too open (in & out)

very slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

Fail 17 Jan 2008 12,732 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat mounting slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt mechanism plastic dust cover missing

n/s sliding door slighty stiff too open (in & out)

very slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber

bonnet does not secure down fully

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 PKE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc 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 P261 PKE, 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 P261 PKE registered?

P261 PKE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P261 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 PKE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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