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P289 DOP

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 DOP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 86,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,315 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

rear exhaust box missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in kingpins

Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,300 miles

brake pipes greased

slight play in o/s & n/s king pins

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,100 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 76,100 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 76,100 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 76,081 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

play in both front kingpins

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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P289 DOP is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P289 DOP, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P289 DOP registered?

P289 DOP is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P289 DOP safe to buy?

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