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P283 PBA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,184 mi
Last recorded158,184 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 PBA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 158,184 miles

engine has oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 158,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel ach (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mounting (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind gearbox (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 147,823 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lift in kingpin assemblys

n/s centre chassis corroded +holed ,not specified area

rear tailpipe section missing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 147,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lift in kingpin assemblys

n/s centre chassis corroded +holed ,not specified area

rear tailpipe section missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 141,107 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,268 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s doorstep area corroded

slight play / lift in kingpin assemblys

Fail 25 Apr 2012 137,261 miles

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

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

battery insecure

o/s doorstep area corroded

slight play / lift in kingpin assemblys

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,525 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

lift in o/s & n/s front kingpins

Fail 4 Aug 2009 123,347 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

lift in o/s & n/s front kingpins

Pass 5 Aug 2008 114,765 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,576 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brake disks are worn very , very near too the limit, suggest attension very , very soon!!!

front brake pads are worn near too limit. †

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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P283 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P283 PBA, 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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P283 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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