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P537 UWO

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 UWO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 144,023 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from dash restricting view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front screenwash jet loose in bonnet

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck stained with diesel?

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Dec 2019 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed at anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed at mounting bolt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm bald on inside tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose both front wheels all nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from dash restricting view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrepipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front screenwash jet loose in bonnet

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck stained with diesel?

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,324 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked deeply, cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,315 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

cut in offside rear tyre corner

nearside rear seats missing(2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 96,262 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

cut in offside rear tyre corner

nearside rear seats missing(2)

Pass 16 May 2014 95,952 miles

fuel filler pipe stained

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 15 May 2014 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brakes sticking slightly

fuel filler pipe stained

Pass 26 May 2012 94,778 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 94,773 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,770 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,770 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 90,676 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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P537 UWO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P537 UWO, 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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P537 UWO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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