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P887 DCW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,689 mi
Last recorded66,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 DCW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,689 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

underbody rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and out door step (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch 2x (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door step (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill and door step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch 2x (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

underbody rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,823 miles

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

air intake pipe split

corrosion to chassis at rear shock absorber mount areas

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

Fail 19 May 2014 65,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

air intake pipe split

corrosion to chassis at rear shock absorber mount areas

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 21 May 2013 64,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear diff pan leaking slightly

Rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Slight corrosion to offside front step

Slight engine oil leak

Slight leak from power steering box

Windscreen chipped

Fail 20 May 2013 64,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear diff pan leaking slightly

Rear diff pinion seal leaking slightly

Slight corrosion to offside front step

Slight engine oil leak

Slight leak from power steering box

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 May 2012 63,647 miles

crack in zone a of windscreen on max

drivers outer door handle stiff

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,621 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,620 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,985 miles

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,732 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,848 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 56,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,460 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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P887 DCW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P887 DCW, 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 P887 DCW registered?

P887 DCW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 July 1997.

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