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P31 DSA

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 DSA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

underbody, floor and wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,985 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

underbody, floor and wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,362 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs very rusty on inner faces

drivers seat runners worn

small chip on front screen at extream left

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs very rusty on inner faces

drivers seat runners worn

small chip on front screen at extream left

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,828 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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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P31 DSA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P31 DSA, 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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What year was P31 DSA registered?

P31 DSA is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P31 DSA safe to buy?

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