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P837 RFS

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,502 mi
Last recorded156,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 RFS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 156,502 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 156,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,763 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front grill insecure

offside front tyre worn inside edge

track rod bent

Fail 19 Apr 2013 148,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front grill insecure

offside front tyre worn inside edge

track rod bent

Pass 25 Apr 2012 138,866 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

centre floor slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 138,866 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre floor slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 131,539 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 126,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 117,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 110,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,921 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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P837 RFS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P837 RFS, 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 P837 RFS registered?

P837 RFS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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