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P261 PMB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 PMB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,824 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 87,659 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,340 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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front (2.3.3b)

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

five passenger seat's fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front (2.3.3b)

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

five passenger seat's fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,572 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 86,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,397 miles

only seven seats fitted at time off testing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,397 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

only seven seats fitted at time off testing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,940 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,463 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,243 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,536 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,353 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,350 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,284 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

nearside rear sliding door inner handle part broken

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,847 miles

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

floor flexing at passenger seat mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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 PMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PMB, 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 PMB registered?

P261 PMB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P261 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 PMB shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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