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P989 PNG

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,199 mi
Last recorded197,199 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 PNG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 197,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front inner arches at ajoining lips

Fail 9 Nov 2007 197,199 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front inner arches at ajoining lips

Pass 21 Dec 2006 196,252 miles

as previous inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2006 196,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BONNET STIFF TO OPERATE. †REAR BEADINGS MISSING. †FRONT OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, †O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE CORRODED. †OIL LEAKS. †O/S FRONT UPPER SHACKLE BUSH M/MENT. †

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S REAR INNER TYRE VOID OF AIR. †UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED. †REAR BRAKE PIES CORRODED. †N/S FRONT MUD FLAP LOOSE. †

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILENCER FLANGE CORRODED/CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT. †CENTRE BEARING RUBBER SPLIT/COMING AWAY. †FLOOR UNDERSIDE (N/S SEAT) CORRODED/HOLED. †O/S STEP CORRODED. †

Pass 6 Dec 2005 194,789 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 194,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr tyre devoid of presure.chutch pedal anti slip missing,cargo bay floor corroded,

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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P989 PNG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P989 PNG, 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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P989 PNG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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