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P263 DCE

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 DCE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,683 miles

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

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

Rear cross member corroded. under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,600 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear cross member corroded. under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,955 miles

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear crossmember corroded, corrosion on rear chassis, various corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear crossmember corroded, corrosion on rear chassis, various corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

various rust under van.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 109,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

various rust under van.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,038 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advanced corrosion generally underneath vehicle

o/s/f step holed by corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,893 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 88,408 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced

brake pipes greased

drivers seat mounting heavily corroded

steering box very damp

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes imbalanced

drivers seat mounting heavily corroded

steering box very damp

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,196 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 87,193 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 83,676 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting minor cracks

n/s/r lamp lense damaged but not showing white light

Fail 11 May 2009 83,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust mounting minor cracks

front tyres different ply ratings

n/s/r lamp lense damaged but not showing white light

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,008 miles

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,503 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 73,802 miles

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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P263 DCE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P263 DCE, 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 P263 DCE registered?

P263 DCE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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