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P859 RGP

1996 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 RGP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 141,233 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 141,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 133,939 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 133,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

windscreen rubber broken

Fail 27 May 2009 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE (A)

WINDSCREEN RUBBER BROKEN

Pass 17 Jan 2008 104,839 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all n/s/f spring bushs slightly worn

full brake strip and service advised

impact damage to n/s/f sill

os/f seat belt slow to return

power steering pump drive belt loose

slight front brake bind suspect caliper or pads seized

suspect grease on o/s/f brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all n/s/f spring bushs slightly worn

full brake strip and service advised

impact damage to n/s/f sill

os/f seat belt slow to return

power steering pump drive belt loose

slight front brake bind suspect caliper or pads seized

suspect grease on o/s/f brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,777 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 88,777 miles

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

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 RGP is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 RGP, 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 RGP is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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