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P578 XBW

1996 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,365 mi
Last recorded120,365 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 XBW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 120,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel tank mounting straps considerably corroded

propshaft rearmost uj has play in bearings

screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,344 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel tank mounting straps considerably corroded

propshaft rearmost uj has play in bearings

screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 117,496 miles

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

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

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

aux belts would benefit adjustment

Fail 22 Aug 2008 117,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

aux belts would benefit adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2007 106,358 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates cracked

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,182 miles

exhaust blow at front section

fluid weep from steering box

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2006 95,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Both front headlamp glass misted up.

Exhaust has aSlight blow from front pipe to front box join.

Nearside exterior mirror glass cracked.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight weep from power steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P578 XBW is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P578 XBW, 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 P578 XBW registered?

P578 XBW is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P578 XBW safe to buy?

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