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P296 PBA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 PBA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 144,320 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear of cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor [ x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch [x3 place (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear light bar slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 6 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,835 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,699 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,891 miles

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)

slight leak from steering box.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

slight leak from steering box.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,607 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Slight weep from steering box.

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

fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,291 miles

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

play in propshaft bearings.

steering box leaking oil

Fail 7 Apr 2016 138,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

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

play in propshaft bearings.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 136,070 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,286 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 133,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 129,578 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 129,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,421 miles

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

NSR Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS Door mechanism worn

OSF Seat belt buckle deteriated

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 126,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

NSR Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS Door mechanism worn

OSF Seat belt buckle deteriated

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 121,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 121,761 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,622 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 117,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 110,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 101,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 78,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 78,655 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P296 PBA, 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 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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