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P525 OTM

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 OTM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 138,484 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,282 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,953 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at both calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,607 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,724 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 125,072 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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P525 OTM is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P525 OTM, 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 P525 OTM registered?

P525 OTM is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P525 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 OTM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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