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P488 NCR

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 NCR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 112,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

outer body work in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2013 112,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

play in two front king pins

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,906 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2012 107,906 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 81,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

most passenger seat belts slow to retract

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,896 miles

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

battery insecure.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.7.1b)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

battery insecure.

Pass 1 May 2008 65,911 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,911 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.7.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 62,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 62,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 5 May 2006 57,849 miles

drivers seatbelt does not fasten without operating release button

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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P488 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P488 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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P488 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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