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P270 VGO

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,936 mi
Last recorded207,936 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 VGO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 207,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 202,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery box area corroded and holed

n/s engine mounting deteriated

scuff marks to n/s/f tyre wall outer

some under body corrosion, drivers step corroded and holed

Fail 10 Sep 2010 202,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery box area corroded and holed

scuff marks to n/s/f tyre wall outer

some under body corrosion, drivers step corroded and holed

Pass 30 Sep 2009 194,437 miles

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

RBT results, estimated weight 2200kg All wheels locked service and park. 77% service, 28% park, front imbalance 2%

Steering box damp.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 194,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

RBT results, estimated weight 2200kg All wheels locked service and park. 77% service, 28% park, front imbalance 2%

Radiator leaking, side door inner panel detached, rear door lower catch needs adjusting, 1st aid kit missing

Steering box damp.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 183,703 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corrode, damper rods OK

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside drivers step, corrode hole underneath

Offside rear lens unit taped into vehicle, but secure

PAS box damp

Slight coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 183,703 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds corrode, damper rods OK

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)

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

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

Offside drivers step, corrode hole underneath

Offside rear lens unit taped into vehicle, but secure

PAS box damp

Slight coolant leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 166,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Off side front tyre wall scuffed slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight marks left by wiper blade on windscreen on nearside. View of the road not impaired.

Small area of damage on windscreen, <10mm diameter outside of swept area on nearside.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 164,087 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 164,087 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 154,443 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 154,137 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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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P270 VGO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P270 VGO, 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 P270 VGO registered?

P270 VGO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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