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P296 NRP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,343 mi
Last recorded257,343 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 NRP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 257,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

engine oil leak

front silencor support bracket corroded but not insecure

n/s headlamp full of condensation

Fail 30 Mar 2012 257,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

engine oil leak

front silencor support bracket corroded but not insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 245,108 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

n/s headlamp full of condensation

n/s indicator full of water

no key supplied for fuel cap but not leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2011 245,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

n/s headlamp full of condensation

n/s indicator full of water

no key supplied for fuel cap but not leaking

o/s/f disc corroded and worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 236,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 236,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 224,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 210,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 190,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 190,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 172,731 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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P296 NRP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P296 NRP, 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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P296 NRP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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