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P494 SDM

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,324 mi
Last recorded102,324 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 SDM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 99,878 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 May 2007 99,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 May 2006 95,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 95,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 18 May 2005 91,572 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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P494 SDM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P494 SDM, 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 SDM registered?

P494 SDM is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P494 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 SDM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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