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P598 DAU

1996 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 DAU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,845 miles

centre prop bearing poor condition

n/e/f spring bushes poor condition

nearside rear chassis poor condition

offside and nearside front caliper brake pipes poor condition

offside rear wheel poor condition

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre prop bearing poor condition

n/e/f spring bushes poor condition

nearside rear chassis poor condition

offside and nearside front caliper brake pipes poor condition

offside rear wheel poor condition

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,736 miles

nearside rear chassis poor condition

offside rear wheel oil contaminated

play rear anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,543 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

nearside rear chassis poor condition

offside rear wheel oil contaminated

play rear anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,656 miles

Propshaft component defective

front screen cracked

front steel brake popes poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

near side rear chassis poor condition

nearside head lamp water contaminated

offside rear steel brake pipe poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front screen cracked

front steel brake popes poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

near side rear chassis poor condition

nearside head lamp water contaminated

offside rear steel brake pipe poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,369 miles

crack in n/s windowscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,707 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 81,305 miles

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

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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P598 DAU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P598 DAU, 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 P598 DAU registered?

P598 DAU is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P598 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 DAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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