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P281 HFY

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 HFY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,243 miles

General corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 60,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 May 2012 60,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,142 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type (5.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

small chip on n/s windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,577 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

small chip on n/s windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 59,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

slight play n/s front hub

Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 58,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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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P281 HFY is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P281 HFY, 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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What year was P281 HFY registered?

P281 HFY is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P281 HFY safe to buy?

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