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P851 VUB

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,524 mi
Last recorded198,524 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 VUB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 198,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 196,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 191,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 189,799 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 189,799 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 188,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 188,800 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 188,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 186,364 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 186,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 171,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 171,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 164,316 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 164,307 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,667 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,831 miles

n/s sill corrosion

n/s step corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 138,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 128,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 82,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P851 VUB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P851 VUB, 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 P851 VUB registered?

P851 VUB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P851 VUB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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