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P970 VAE

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 VAE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 123,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,162 miles

CONDITION OF EXHAUST REPAIR.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE HEADLAMP.

UPLIFT PLAY TO OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN ASSEMBLYS,

Fail 25 Jan 2007 119,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e) DANGEROUS

CONDITION OF EXHAUST REPAIR.

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS SECURITY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER.

UPLIFT PLAY TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN ASSEMBLYS,

Fail 22 Jan 2007 119,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW ON INNER SHOULDER.

UPLIFT PLAY TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PINS ASSEMBLYS,

Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,122 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY,

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE MISSING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW.

UPLIFT PLAY TO O/S/F AND N/S/F KING PIN ASSEMBLYS.

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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P970 VAE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P970 VAE, 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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What year was P970 VAE registered?

P970 VAE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P970 VAE safe to buy?

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