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P969 GNU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,959 mi
Last recorded158,959 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 GNU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 158,959 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion on near side rear wheel arch borderline

Pass 1 Apr 2011 154,162 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 154,162 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES BORDERLINE IN PLACES.

LIFT IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN .

OFFSIDE FRONT LEAF SPRING REAR BUSH STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 147,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 147,567 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leaking from number 2 injector

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,724 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise misting of oil on steering box

Advise underbody corrosion started in places around underside of vehilce borderline in places

Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,722 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise engine oil leak on engine

Advise front discs corroded on edges

Advise leaf springs corroded

Advise movement fekt in offside front king pin

Advise underbody corrosion started in places around underside of vehilce borderline in places

Pass 28 Mar 2008 128,658 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 128,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 118,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 111,212 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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P969 GNU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P969 GNU, 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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P969 GNU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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