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P537 XHO

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,619 mi
Last recorded145,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 XHO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 145,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chassis corroded n/s/r o/s/f

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 145,619 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chassis corroded n/s/r o/s/f

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 25 Nov 2008 145,618 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

possible rear wheel bearing /diff noise both sides ???????

power steering operation could be better

slight brake bind (fronts)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 132,469 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 132,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 115,986 miles

front inner brake pads worn

slight play in front wheel bearings and kingpins

Fail 4 Oct 2005 115,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight play in front king pins and wheel bearings

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 XHO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P537 XHO, 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 P537 XHO registered?

P537 XHO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P537 XHO safe to buy?

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