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P509 ARN

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,351 mi
Last recorded73,351 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 ARN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,730 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 57,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 57,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 50,506 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 9 May 2022 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,328 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,205 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,088 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,822 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,002 miles

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

track rod bar bent on o/s /f

Fail 7 Nov 2009 49,002 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

track rod bar bent on o/s /f

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

o/s track bar slightly bent

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 48,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,635 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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P509 ARN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P509 ARN, 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 P509 ARN registered?

P509 ARN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P509 ARN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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