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P955 XNP

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,569 mi
Last recorded186,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 XNP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 186,569 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 186,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 May 2011 182,657 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 182,645 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 182,604 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 179,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 175,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 175,967 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 171,920 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

alternaror belt loose

nearside rear inner tyre perishing

surface corrosion becoming established on all brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2007 171,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grease around offside and nearside front brakes

steering box has slight play.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 167,575 miles

light play in both front king pins †

slight corrosion building up nearside front wheel arch

Pass 27 Oct 2005 164,256 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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P955 XNP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P955 XNP, 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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P955 XNP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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