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P492 FJW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 FJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

tailpipe missing / corroded away

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,122 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking

offside rear outer worn close to limit

play in steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,503 miles

discs corroded

lift in nearside kingpin

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,924 miles

front discs corroding inside

fuel tank bracket corroding

slight blow exhaust front box

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,085 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 68,070 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,271 miles

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

floor boards are broken

front tyres look under inflated

slight play in king pins

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 12 Mar 2008 53,777 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,415 miles

floorboards slightly damaged

oil leak on engine/gearbox

pipe into exhaust silencer cracked where it enters the box

Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

floorboards slightly damaged

oil leak on engine/gearbox

pipe into exhaust silencer cracked where it enters the box

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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P492 FJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P492 FJW, 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 P492 FJW registered?

P492 FJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P492 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 FJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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