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P503 NCR

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

260,661 mi
Last recorded260,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 NCR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 260,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 260,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 256,911 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 256,911 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Approx 30mm play at stering wheel.

Brake pipes corroded.

Cab floor corroded at N/S/F( near seatbelt anchorage).

Front registration plate damaged.

N/S/F inner wing area & chassis corroded.

N/S/F tyre worn at outer edge.

N/S/R inner tyre badly worn at inner edge, approx 15mm cut to cords at inner edge.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Windscreen chipped at centre in lower area.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 256,899 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wall worn

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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P503 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 P503 NCR, 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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P503 NCR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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