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P817 FOL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,982 mi
Last recorded174,982 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 FOL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 174,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake lever stiff

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Sep 2008 130,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake lever stiff

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Mar 2008 130,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 127,939 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,573 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 11,573 miles

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

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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P817 FOL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P817 FOL, 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 P817 FOL registered?

P817 FOL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P817 FOL safe to buy?

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