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P271 FHN

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,268 mi
Last recorded40,268 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 FHN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 40,268 miles

Inner arches have general corrosion in various areas

Rear road wheels have general corrosion

Underside has general correction in various areas

Fail 17 May 2019 40,268 miles

Inner arches have general corrosion in various areas

Rear road wheels have general corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside has general correction in various areas

Pass 22 May 2018 39,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 38,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 36,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has been converted into a campervan

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 36,794 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no exhaust tail pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,663 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2012 28,652 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

slight free play both front suspension kingpins

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,365 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 26,388 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,388 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,581 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 25,556 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,286 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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P271 FHN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P271 FHN, 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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P271 FHN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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