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P478 NCR

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 NCR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,580 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

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

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

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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P478 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P478 NCR, 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 P478 NCR registered?

P478 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P478 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 NCR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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