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P287 OVM

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 OVM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 143,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,148 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,184 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 141,184 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 135,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,059 miles

front discs slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 114,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,729 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 102,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,689 miles

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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P287 OVM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P287 OVM, 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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P287 OVM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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