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P449 EAW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 EAW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,465 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under vehicle ,sills etc corroded slightly

Vehicle is now a camper van

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,382 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under vehicle ,sills etc corroded slightly

Vehicle is now a camper van

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,149 miles

Front floorpans & inner sills corroded

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,149 miles

Front floorpans & inner sills corroded

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,328 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip on windscreen,o/s and n/s door step and seatbelt areas corroded,wiper spindles loose,o/s and n/s f inner wing area corroded,air filter housing insecure

parkbrake pivot seized,n/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f shockers corroded.

rear crossmember holed and corroded,o/s./f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play,o/s/f and n/s/f stubs slight play,o/s.f anti-roll bar mounting area corroded,front brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,377 miles

chip on windscreen,o/s and n/s door step and seatbelt areas corroded,wiper spindles loose,o/s and n/s f inner wing area corroded,air filter housing insecure

parkbrake pivot seized,n/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f shockers corroded.

rear crossmember holed and corroded,o/s./f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play,o/s/f and n/s/f stubs slight play,o/s.f anti-roll bar mounting area corroded,front brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,729 miles

battery insecure,stonechip on windscreen,rear door locking device,air filter insecure,bottle of screenwash top missing,o/s headlamp beam pattern,brake load valve stiff,o/s/r shocker damp.

spare wheel soft,n/s inner sill corroded,o/s sill and door step corroded,

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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P449 EAW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P449 EAW, 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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P449 EAW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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