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P492 VDS

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,963 mi
Last recorded40,963 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 VDS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 29,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,933 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 22,933 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Originally 16 pass seats,now only 8 fitted with luggage space

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen stickers nearside,Weak spring on wiper arm nearside

Pass 27 Dec 2007 19,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior lights inoperative.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Registered as 17 seats. Has seats taken out. Two doubles and one triple just behind driver.One single next to driver. 8 pass seats in total.The rest is cargo area.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,284 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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P492 VDS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDS, 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 VDS registered?

P492 VDS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P492 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 VDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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