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P539 OWB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,902 mi
Last recorded63,902 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 OWB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,902 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,221 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 58,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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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P539 OWB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P539 OWB, 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 P539 OWB registered?

P539 OWB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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