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P859 KRV

1996 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,592 mi
Last recorded179,592 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 KRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 179,592 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lift in both front king pins

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush is worn and has play

n/s/r service brake effort low

o/s/r light cluster taped in

oil leaks

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering system

top column bush has play

various chips in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2011 179,592 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering system

top column bush has play

various chips in windscreen

n/s/r service brake effort low

o/s/r light cluster taped in

oil leaks

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lift in both front king pins

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush is worn and has play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 168,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 168,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 161,815 miles

Nearside front engine mount seriously worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 161,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front engine mount seriously worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 153,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 142,685 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

REAR STEP BENT

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE LESS THAN 10CM IN THE A ZONE

YOUR REAR BRAKES HAVE ONLY JUST PASSED THE BALANCE TEST THEY MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Fail 18 Jul 2007 142,684 miles

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

MOVEMENT IN FRONT KINGPINSVERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR STEPE BENT

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 142,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

MOVEMENT IN FRONT KING PINS VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

REAR STEP BENT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Sep 2006 132,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn thin

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 7 Sep 2006 132,305 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2005 116,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 115,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

right hand rear hub oil seal leaking

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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P859 KRV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P859 KRV, 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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P859 KRV is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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