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P809 FCF

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,103 mi
Last recorded106,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 FCF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,103 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 100,707 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 100,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 118,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 118,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 113,055 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 113,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,401 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 104,087 miles

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 104,053 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 102,366 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 102,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,254 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,237 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Handbrake cable fouling propshaft.

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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P809 FCF is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P809 FCF, 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 P809 FCF registered?

P809 FCF is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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