MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs slightly worn
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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