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P288 FRY

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 FRY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 93,321 miles

Oil leak

front tyre tread low.

Pass 15 May 2014 90,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 87,863 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 87,863 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 85,173 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 85,173 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2011 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 May 2011 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2010 77,305 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Offside Rear Upper Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front lower brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 May 2009 73,921 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 May 2009 73,921 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Spare tyre defective

rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 May 2008 70,191 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,321 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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P288 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P288 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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What year was P288 FRY registered?

P288 FRY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P288 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 FRY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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