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P273 GAV

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 GAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,554 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

seats removed

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,457 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 90,447 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,878 miles

both rear inner sills corroded, but not within prescribed area

nearside front floor corroded but not through both skins of metal

offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

rear crossmember slightly corroded

repairs welded above both rear wheels

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,004 miles

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

rear headrests ripped

rear seat belt mount evidence oif corrossion

recent welding to underside of vehicle

slight lift in n/s kingpin

slight misting n/s front headlight

slight movement n/s front lower shocker bush

Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,982 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

20% imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

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

slight leak fron fuel fillter

split on n/s wiper blade

Fail 27 Sep 2007 82,963 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

20% imbalance on rear brakes

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

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

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

slight leak fron fuel fillter

split on n/s wiper blade

Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,693 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

n/s rear service brake not up to known standard

Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,669 miles

Front Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate not fitted

n/s rear service brake not up to known standard

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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P273 GAV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P273 GAV, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P273 GAV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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