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1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,168 mi
Last recorded185,168 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 PNG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 185,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust slight blow rear

o/s front king pin slight play

o/s rear foot brake only just met requirements

slight corrosion through out vehicle

slight free play in steering

Pass 22 Aug 2016 183,683 miles

both front wheel Bering slight play

both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 183,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking no4 injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front wheel Bering slight play

both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 183,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both inner sills slight corrosion

both outersills slight corrosion

n/s wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 May 2015 182,356 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 182,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 181,291 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 181,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 180,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 180,468 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 179,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 179,831 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear crossmember excessively corroded not 30cm of a body mount

Pass 10 Nov 2010 179,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr outer tyre is badly perished on wall

Fail 10 Nov 2010 179,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr outer tyre is badly perished on wall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 178,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 178,786 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 178,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 178,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 177,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 177,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P997 PNG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P997 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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P997 PNG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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