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P493 AFV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 AFV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,477 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,426 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,426 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Internal door glazing cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.11.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,626 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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P493 AFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P493 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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P493 AFV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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