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P988 VWX

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 VWX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,200 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,851 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges

lift to nearside front king pin

Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,761 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor corrosion to offside bpillar / doorstep

nearside rear outer tyre wall is perished

offside seat mount is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,432 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 77,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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 rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,899 miles

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

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

both door steps corroding

offside rear lens cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,769 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P988 VWX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P988 VWX, 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 P988 VWX registered?

P988 VWX is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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