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P429 CAO

1996 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 CAO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,948 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing rough when rotated.

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,707 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R wheel bearing rough when rotated.

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,122 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,520 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 54,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,341 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,211 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 48,551 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,543 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,328 miles

rear emergency door lock showing signs of developing possable securing defects ( has to be slamed shut)

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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P429 CAO is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P429 CAO, 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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What year was P429 CAO registered?

P429 CAO is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P429 CAO safe to buy?

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