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P853 JTR

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,470 mi
Last recorded129,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 JTR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,470 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN

FUEL GAUGE ILLUMINATION INOP

MOVEMENT IN KING PINS AND WHEEL BEARING N/S CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD TO DOWNPIPE JOINT AND TAIL PIPE TO CENTRE BOX JOINT AND TAIL PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT SHORT IN REAR LIGHTS

WIPER LINKAGE WORN AND WASHER JETS PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Fail 29 Aug 2007 129,450 miles

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

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1e)

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

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND VARIOUS OTHER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN

FUEL GAUGE ILLUMINATION INOP

REAR OF EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST DOWNPIPE JOINT

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT SHORT IN O/S/R LAMP INDICATORS AND TAIL LIGHT

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,057 miles

front hubs fitted on wrong sides (wheel nuts left & right handed)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 119,035 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.1c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

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

DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE DAMAGED AND HAS SLIGHT BLOW

LOAD SENSING VALVE DOESNT APPEAR TO MOVE

N/S/R DOOR BOTTOM CATCH NOT LOCKING IN

REAR SOLO SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED

REAR STEP DAMAGED

SIDE DOOR INTERIOR TRIM HAS JAGGED EDGES MAY CAUSE INJURY

SLIDE DOOR BOTTOM ROLLER BOLT LOOSE

STEERING BOX FREEPLAY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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P853 JTR is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P853 JTR, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P853 JTR registered?

P853 JTR is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P853 JTR safe to buy?

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