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P589 XBW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 XBW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 100,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

bonnett catch faulty

exhaust bracketts broken but exhaust secure

horn insecure

nearside front and offside front outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,930 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,063 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,705 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,798 miles

all rear seats have been removed

Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all rear seats have been removed

Pass 24 Dec 2007 88,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Dec 2007 88,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 81,011 miles

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

both inner rear tyres are underinflated.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 73,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

coolant leaking

spare tyre defective

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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P589 XBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P589 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 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 P589 XBW registered?

P589 XBW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P589 XBW safe to buy?

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