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P975 KVP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 KVP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,978 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

nearside rear brake has slight oil leak

offside rear brake has serious oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,406 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 131,406 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 129,614 miles

Offside rear outer tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Slight crack in front number plate not affecting numbers

Pass 6 Jul 2009 126,670 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked not affecting numbers

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jul 2008 124,087 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight free play in steering box

slight oil leakage from steering box

Fail 9 Jul 2008 124,078 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

master cylinder fluid reservoir level low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 117,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 117,573 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (6.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 111,131 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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P975 KVP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P975 KVP, 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 P975 KVP registered?

P975 KVP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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