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P456 DFR

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,875 mi
Last recorded68,875 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 DFR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed front to back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

whole underside corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 68,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear light poor earth (1.1.A.3f)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,123 miles

play in both front king pins

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

play in both front king pins

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,858 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,265 miles

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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P456 DFR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P456 DFR, 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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What year was P456 DFR registered?

P456 DFR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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