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P285 EMS

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 EMS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 118,749 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 134,427 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step and sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,663 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,663 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,869 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,633 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 87,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside rear outer tyre is perished & cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r outer tyre perished & side wall damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,714 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside inner rear tyre has a recut tread and is starting to split at inner and outer tyre walls

Fail 5 Aug 2010 81,711 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearside inner rear tyre has a recut tread and is starting to split at inner and outer tyre walls

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,723 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 70,746 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is defective (3.1.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,332 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,332 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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P285 EMS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P285 EMS, 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 P285 EMS registered?

P285 EMS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P285 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 EMS shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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