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P873 WDE

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

276,563 mi
Last recorded276,563 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 WDE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 276,563 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 4 May 2012 176,455 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 276,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 275,174 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 274,438 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 274,438 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 273,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 273,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 268,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 268,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 253,129 miles

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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P873 WDE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P873 WDE, 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 P873 WDE registered?

P873 WDE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P873 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 WDE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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