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P437 HPU

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 HPU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,344 miles

CHASSIS IN POOR CONITION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS POOR

DOOR STEP AND FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R MUD GUARD MISSING

STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 16 Oct 2020 67,317 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CENTRE CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS IN POOR CONITION AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS POOR

DOOR STEP AND FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

N/S/R MUD GUARD MISSING

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,290 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear light board broken poor condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to limit. stiffness detected in steering. advise attention (2.3 (a) (i))

free play at both king pins

Fail 3 Oct 2019 64,289 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Rear light board broken poor condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to limit. stiffness detected in steering. advise attention (2.3 (a) (i))

free play at both king pins

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,428 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,425 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative pipe to pump broken (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,381 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not there (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Offside Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

chasis heavily coated in underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,306 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VARIOUS PLACES (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VARIOUS PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VARIOUS PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)

N/S REAR FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S DOOR MIRROR LENS IS HELD IN PLACE WITH TAPE

O/S REAR CHASSIS OUTER FACE CLOSE TO SPRING MOUNTING IS RUSTED

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PARKING BRAKE ONLY MAKES 17% PERFORMANCE

PEDAL RUBBERS ARE WORN

POWER STEERING BELT SLIPS

POWER STEERING OPERATION IS POOR

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

SCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR

SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD BE BETTER

Pass 16 Nov 2015 49,127 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 49,189 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,439 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 43,358 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear brake lightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,269 miles

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

Oil leak

steering damper.....damp

Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,483 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner arches rusted and weak.

front number plate damaged.

headlamps damp inside.

nearside front shock absorber lower mounting worn.

nearside of dashboard damaged.

nearsiderear outer tyre perished.

various welding repairs.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,348 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor pan has had welding repairs

front inner arches are rusted and weak

front number plate is damaged

hard to select reverse gear

head lamp units are damp inside

n/s of the dash is damaged

n/s rear outer tyre is badly perished

screen is damaged

Pass 15 May 2010 19,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 19,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 17,533 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 12,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,362 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 11,359 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

dash facia insecure,engine air intake trunking split,clutch operation very heavy.

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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P437 HPU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P437 HPU, 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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P437 HPU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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