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P979 TWT

1996 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,975 mi
Last recorded32,975 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Ldv Convoy92,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 TWT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,975 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,811 miles

ALL rear lights interact

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,691 miles

both inner sills rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all suspension bushes rubbers cracking

front propshaft flange bolts loose

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,124 miles

corrosion to o/s/f and rear brake pipes

movement to front king pin bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2013 31,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/f and rear brake pipes

movement to front king pin bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear springs weakened

Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,237 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear springs weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,822 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 24,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P979 TWT is a 1996 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 92,918 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 P979 TWT, 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 30 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P979 TWT registered?

P979 TWT is a 1996 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P979 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 TWT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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