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P79 FMO

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

184,866 mi
Last recorded184,866 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 FMO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 184,866 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 184,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion present n/s/f/ inner wheelarch

rear panel corroded around rear step mounts

Pass 3 Aug 2017 181,670 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 181,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre under pressure

Pass 7 Jul 2016 177,360 miles

various areas of vehicle corroroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2016 177,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

various areas of vehicle corroroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Aug 2015 175,457 miles

various areas of corrosion but not with in any prescribed areas.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 175,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 172,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 172,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 170,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 108,001 miles

rear doors stiff to open

slight lift in king pins. Front brake pads low

Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

rear doors stiff to open lift in king pins front pads low slight inbalance to rear brakes

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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P79 FMO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P79 FMO, 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 P79 FMO registered?

P79 FMO is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P79 FMO safe to buy?

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