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P286 FRY

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 FRY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 101,011 miles

Brake pipe to near side front flexs getting corroded.

Brake pipes to both rear cylinders getting corroded.

Brake pipes to front calipers getting corroded.

Front anti-roll bar bushes getting perished.

Near side and off side front inner wings corroded and holed not with areas.

Off side and near side rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Off side rear inner tyre low.

Oil leak.

Repairs to rear floors appear ok.

Some lift both front king pins.

Some play steering rack.

Tow bar mounting brackets getting corroded.

Windscreen marked.

Fail 7 May 2009 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe to near side front flexs getting corroded.

Brake pipes to both rear cylinders getting corroded.

Brake pipes to front calipers getting corroded.

Front anti-roll bar bushes getting perished.

Near side and off side front inner wings corroded and holed not with areas.

Off side and near side rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Off side rear inner tyre low.

Oil leak.

Repairs to rear floors appear ok.

Some lift both front king pins.

Some play steering rack.

Tow bar mounting brackets getting corroded.

Windscreen marked.

Pass 23 May 2008 95,806 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight play in off side front wheel bearing slight cracks and nail in off side rear inside tyre

small hole in off side front inner wing

Fail 14 May 2008 95,726 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in off side front wheel bearing slight cracks and nail in off side rear inside tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,697 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 85,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 85,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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P286 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P286 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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P286 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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