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P42 MRE

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 MRE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,209 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,010 miles

battery inecure

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,010 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

battery inecure

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2009 58,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2009 58,841 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard. (3.6.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,891 miles

BONNET CORRODED

Battery insecure

N/S/R DOOR CORRODED ON INSIDE

Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

BONNET CORRODED

Battery insecure

N/S/R DOOR CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 9 Sep 2007 50,833 miles

nearside and offside rear brake grabbing slightly

nearside rear door corroded on inside

wiper linkage worn

Fail 2 Sep 2007 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

nearside rear door corroded and holed on inside

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 50,391 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

SLD,bottom roller,1x bolt loose,1x bolt missing!

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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P42 MRE is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P42 MRE, 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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P42 MRE is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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