MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
exhaust insecure on centre joint
slight lift in both king pins
slight play in offside king pin
THE NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION NEAR THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
THE NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION NEAR THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
THE ENGINE HAS A VERY BAD OIL LEAK.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P980 VTC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P980 VTC, 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 P980 VTC registered?
P980 VTC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 June 1997.
Is P980 VTC safe to buy?
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