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P971 ONC

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,927 mi
Last recorded133,927 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 ONC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 133,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 133,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,281 miles

Centre Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,281 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in suspension linkage pivots pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in stering, further investigation reqired.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 101,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside front headlamp beam image needs improvement

Service Brake Pedal travel needs attention - rear brake adjustment

Pass 11 Sep 2006 88,159 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Front bumper insecure

bonnet pull stiff in operation

throttle linkage stiff in operation

sliding door mechanisam lower runner loose to fittings

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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P971 ONC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P971 ONC, 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 P971 ONC registered?

P971 ONC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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