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P831 MTR

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 MTR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 88,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 76,155 miles

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

corrosion on both inner sills near rear but not within 30cms of any mounting

Fail 22 May 2017 76,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated also damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on both inner sills near rear but not within 30cms of any mounting

Pass 11 May 2016 73,857 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to both inner sills are rear but not within 30 cm of any mountings

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

there is corrosion to both inner sills at the rear end, but it is not within 30 cms of any mounting

Pass 8 May 2014 64,283 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

fuel cap damp

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

surface cracks in offside front tyre tread

Fail 2 May 2014 64,226 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel cap damp

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

surface cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 7 May 2013 56,738 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

rear service brake slight imbalance 23%

Fail 2 May 2013 56,727 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 3 May 2012 52,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 May 2012 52,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,746 miles

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

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

rear seats backs damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,746 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear seats backs damaged

Pass 24 May 2010 41,438 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)

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

nearside rear inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear inner tyre worn close to wear bars

slight damage to windscreen

various rear seats backs damaged

Fail 21 May 2010 41,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)

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

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

offside rear inner tyre worn close to wear bars

slight damage to windscreen

various rear seats backs damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 35,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

various rear passenger seat back rests trims missing and torn

Pass 28 May 2008 31,970 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,970 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.6.2a)

battery insecure

Pass 31 May 2007 28,997 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

nearside rear seat back - cover ripped

Pass 4 May 2006 26,680 miles

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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P831 MTR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P831 MTR, 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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P831 MTR is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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