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P952 MEW

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 MEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,909 miles

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

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

corrosion to cab floor just outside of mot perscribed areas

ign switch stiff/notchy

nearside rear lamp assembly in poor condition

slight corrosion to front brakes pipes x2 on each front calapier

slight play in drivers seat adjustment mech - not resulting in an insecure seat

surface corrosion to underside chassis/panels and components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,570 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp assembly in poor condition

rear chassis sections slightly corroded within perscribed areas , not considered excessive

rear section of cab floor corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,570 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp assembly in poor condition

rear chassis sections slightly corroded within perscribed areas , not considered excessive

rear section of cab floor corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aftermarket hoen switch fitted

cab floor slightly corroded and undersealed

centre dash panel ( housing switches) slightly insecure

drivers seat adjusters worn allowing slight movement of seat, not insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front spring rear bush slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

tank straps rusty

wiper linkage worn but clears screen OK

Fail 15 Sep 2011 80,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aftermarket hoen switch fitted

cab floor slightly corroded and undersealed

centre dash panel ( housing switches) slightly insecure

drivers seat adjusters worn allowing slight movement of seat, not insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

offside front spring rear bush slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

tank straps rusty

wiper linkage worn but clears screen OK

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

drivers seat adjustment runner mech worn but seat secure

nearside washer output poor

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat adjustment runner mech worn but seat secure

nearside washer output poor

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear lamp lens custom fit but fully functioning

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,899 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers side floorpan has plate bolted on underside and on top. Unable to see any corrosion or fracture.

nearside rear lamp lens custom fit but fully functioning

rear numberplate in poor condition but readable- early replacement recommended

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,881 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,999 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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P952 MEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P952 MEW, 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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P952 MEW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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