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P897 RNB

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,738 mi
Last recorded140,738 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 RNB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 140,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 140,720 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 124,421 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 124,383 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 100,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,170 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 100,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 99,248 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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P897 RNB is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P897 RNB, 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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P897 RNB is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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