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P279 FRY

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,899 mi
Last recorded116,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 FRY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 116,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion n/s front floor under seat mount

inner edge wear o/s front tyre

survo feel slight

Fail 1 Feb 2007 116,899 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner edge worn o/s front tyre close to limit

n/s front floor corrosion under seat mount

recommend wheel allignment check

survo "feel" slight

water inside n/s front indicator

weak return at rear seat belts

wiper blades deteriorating

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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P279 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P279 FRY, 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 P279 FRY registered?

P279 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P279 FRY safe to buy?

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