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P298 UFW

1996 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,935 mi
Last recorded262,935 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 UFW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 262,935 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 259,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 259,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

battery insurcure

rear panel corroded

small chip in screen

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2008 254,380 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 254,380 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 252,258 miles

as original test

Fail 24 May 2007 252,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre void of air

Pass 3 May 2006 241,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 241,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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P298 UFW is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P298 UFW, 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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P298 UFW is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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