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P898 NFL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 NFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,789 miles

front discs worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight lift o/s king pin

Fail 12 Apr 2016 146,798 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

park brake just met limits

slight lift o/s king pin

Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 145,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,933 miles

both headlamp patterens are getting weak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 142,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

drivers wiper blade spit at ends but cleaning screen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 141,661 miles

2nd roe of seats from rear on drivers side in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2012 141,652 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd roe of seats from rear on drivers side in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 139,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 139,664 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

possible huib leak on passneger rear hub

Pass 18 May 2010 137,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 137,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,117 miles

nearside rear sliding door interior handle broken.

Fail 28 May 2009 135,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

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

nearside rear sliding door interior handle broken.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,705 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 133,699 miles

Rear Lower Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 25 May 2007 131,643 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 128,843 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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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P898 NFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P898 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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P898 NFL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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