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P494 PLG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

206,684 mi
Last recorded206,684 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 PLG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 206,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 206,651 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 205,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 205,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

brake pads low

Fail 21 Jun 2007 204,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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P494 PLG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P494 PLG, 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 P494 PLG registered?

P494 PLG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P494 PLG safe to buy?

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