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P959 FJU

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,461 mi
Last recorded56,461 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 FJU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,203 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,412 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,412 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,366 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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P959 FJU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P959 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P959 FJU registered?

P959 FJU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P959 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 FJU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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