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P301 PBA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,298 mi
Last recorded127,298 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 PBA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,790 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2013 123,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,931 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 122,931 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 122,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 122,116 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 120,649 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 120,649 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 120,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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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P301 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P301 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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P301 PBA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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