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P378 GBA

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 GBA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,868 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

various places underneath chassis corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and outer as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate slightly obscured by the tow bar

service brake just passed requirements

underside all covered in black protective

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,318 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch by pedal (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

N/S front sill corroded

O/S front sill corroded

O/S/F step corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49n/s 349o/s 86% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF floorpan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face of NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner wheelarch/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to NSF outer sill

Corrosion to rear chassis - not prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along offside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

all tyres perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,378 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 19 Nov 2014 81,346 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,798 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,317 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust silencer corroding

rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,304 miles

Corrosion to both front steps , not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight rear brake imbalance , offside lower

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,137 miles

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front door step corroded not in prescribed area

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,335 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate damaged

Fuel tank straps in poor condition

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,151 miles

Nearside rear brake efficiency lower than offside rear

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,945 miles

Slight engine ms-fire/blue smoke emitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,955 miles

chassis modified to accomodate car transporter body also prop shaft has been modified

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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P378 GBA is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P378 GBA, 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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P378 GBA is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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