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P988 WGN

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,482 mi
Last recorded161,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 WGN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 161,482 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff in operation

engine smokey

Fail 8 Jun 2010 161,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff in operation

engine smokey

Pass 25 Jun 2009 159,341 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 159,330 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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 11 Jun 2008 156,484 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 153,147 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 153,156 miles

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

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

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

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2005 146,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 146,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads worn to 3/4 mm

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 WGN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White 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 P988 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

P988 WGN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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