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P974 FJU

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,349 mi
Last recorded204,349 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 FJU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 204,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 201,989 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 201,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 198,796 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 198,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2009 195,189 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt operation poor

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Fail 19 May 2009 195,147 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt operation poor

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 16 Jan 2008 191,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 191,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

major oil leak

n/s sliding door sticky

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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P974 FJU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 P974 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.

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What year was P974 FJU registered?

P974 FJU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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