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P490 XGT

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,440 mi
Last recorded55,440 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 XGT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,440 miles

all front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s head light pattern just ok

rear brake balance at limit

Fail 1 Nov 2007 55,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

SLIGHT BODY CORROSION /VARIOUS

Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,431 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,598 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 38,654 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

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

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Offside Front Driving control(s) obstructed or impeded in its travel (6.8.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

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

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

clean bus for next test

Pass 29 Jul 2005 23,804 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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P490 XGT is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P490 XGT, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P490 XGT registered?

P490 XGT is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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