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P985 JKP

1997 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,420 mi
Last recorded185,420 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 JKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 185,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

n/s sill corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 185,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 179,973 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 179,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 179,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front edge of offside front step corroded

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear chassis outer skin corroded

offside front lower bulkhead corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

offside rear inner sill area corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2008 178,552 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 178,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 175,556 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight oil leak in steering box. slight damage offside front wheel rim. corrosion in rear step.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 172,513 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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P985 JKP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Yellow 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 P985 JKP, 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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P985 JKP is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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