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P52 UJV

1997 Ldv Convoy

Multi-colour Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 UJV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,559 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger side wing mirror cracked

Propshaft bearing worn

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft bearing worn

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger side wing mirror cracked

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,553 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

temp approved fuel cap fitted

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,328 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

EXHAUST TAILPIPE LOOSE

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

O/S BRAKE LIGHT DIM

O/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATION

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

DASHBOARD INSECURE

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,327 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing (3.6.F.1)

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

EXHAUST TAILPIPE LOOSE

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

O/S BRAKE LIGHT DIM

O/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATION

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

DASHBOARD INSECURE

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,509 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,495 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no plate will soon require replacement

n/s slidimg door handle loose

Fail 18 May 2009 39,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front no plate will soon require replacement

n/s slidimg door handle loose

n/s/f 1/4 light cracked and made of perspex

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 28,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,622 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,621 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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P52 UJV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P52 UJV, 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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P52 UJV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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