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P531 KWJ

1996 Ldv Convoy

Orange Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,537 mi
Last recorded136,537 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 KWJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 136,537 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP SHOWING WATER INGRESS

Fail 19 Jul 2007 136,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 133,728 miles

ADVISORIS ASPER VT32 --INTIAL TEST NO 413336586160---05/07/2006

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 133,695 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

1.DRIVERS SEAT BASE MECHANISM WORN

2.DRIVERS WINDOW REGULATROR FAULTY

3.EXCESS CORROSION BENEATH O/S REAR DOOR WINDOW

Pass 6 Jul 2005 129,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 129,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Service 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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P531 KWJ is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Orange with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P531 KWJ, 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 P531 KWJ registered?

P531 KWJ is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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