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P538 OTM

1996 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 OTM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,991 miles

front mudflap hangers rotten

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,254 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,254 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,650 miles

screen cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,536 miles

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,841 miles

screen cracked o/s

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,640 miles

cracked screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,073 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,504 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,181 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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P538 OTM is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P538 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 P538 OTM registered?

P538 OTM is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P538 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 OTM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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