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P978 WNS

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,755 mi
Last recorded65,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 WNS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,270 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,257 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,932 miles

Battery insecure

Interior door panels insecure/missing.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 61,599 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,312 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 56,040 miles

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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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P978 WNS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P978 WNS, 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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P978 WNS is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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