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P118 VMJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 VMJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 131,200 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing has excessive play.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 131,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing has excessive play.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 126,628 miles

Propshaft centre bearing deteriorated.

Vehicle batteries insecure.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 126,628 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft centre bearing deteriorated.

Vehicle batteries insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 122,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 122,656 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 119,260 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 119,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 114,897 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 114,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P118 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P118 VMJ, 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 P118 VMJ registered?

P118 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P118 VMJ safe to buy?

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