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P491 AFV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 AFV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 174,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 174,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 168,665 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2008 168,665 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud missing (4.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2008 167,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.12.1d)

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

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

nearside rear outer tyre punctured

Pass 9 Aug 2007 166,583 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 166,570 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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P491 AFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P491 AFV, 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 P491 AFV registered?

P491 AFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P491 AFV safe to buy?

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