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P499 GOL

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 GOL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,555 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,396 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,396 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body is cracked seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 73,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 66,504 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 66,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,873 miles

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

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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P499 GOL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P499 GOL, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P499 GOL registered?

P499 GOL is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P499 GOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 GOL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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