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P470 OLP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,404 mi
Last recorded37,404 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 OLP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,404 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,655 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 36,651 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s sliding door grab handle insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,328 miles

front hub grease caps split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,323 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped-beam headlamps (1.2.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

front hub grease caps split

grab handle loose

side door top runner insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

both front hub grease cap split open

o/s/r/inner tyre flat,

side door interior handle broken, rear door v ery stiff to open

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

both front hub grease cap split open

o/s/r/inner tyre flat,

side door interior handle broken, rear door v ery stiff to open

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,876 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner tyre pressures low

Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,082 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 29,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front king pins have play

clutch pedal very hard to depress

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

front brake pads 60-70% worn

off side headlamp has condensation in unit

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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P470 OLP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P470 OLP, 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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P470 OLP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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