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P890 NFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 NFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,509 miles

chassis scabby in places

rear step jammed and inoperative

some seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 15 Apr 2016 95,509 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis scabby in places

rear step jammed and inoperative

some seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,174 miles

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

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

slight flexing at floor at seat mounting area

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Apr 2015 94,174 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight flexing at floor at seat mounting area

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 May 2014 93,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

floor areas are flexing at seat mountings

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and floor areas

play in steering system

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 13 May 2014 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

blue smoke emitted from exhaust

floor areas are flexing at seat mountings

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and floor areas

play in steering system

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 21 May 2013 91,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front floor flexing slightly at seat mountings

o/s/r inner tyre slightly worn on inner main tread

play in steering system

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust when revved and at idle

welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2012 89,829 miles

several other belts frayed

Fail 15 May 2012 89,828 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

several other belts frayed

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,235 miles

several rear seat belts starting to fray

Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,235 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

several rear seat belts starting to fray

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,855 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to floor area

lift in king pins

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering system

Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,855 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to floor area

lift in king pins

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering system

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front axle king pins look dry and have slight lift

rear exhaust is in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering system has play

vehicle floor flexes at n/s/f seat mountings

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,528 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

lift and play in front king pins

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread

play in steering system

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,631 miles

play in front suspension joints

play in steering system

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,590 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake has very long travel

lift in king pins

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in steering box

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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P890 NFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P890 NFL, 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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P890 NFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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