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P130 VMJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,468 mi
Last recorded114,468 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 VMJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both king pins have slight play

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside & offside chassis area's

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside front bulk head area's

corrosion to rear of cab & floor area's

nearside seatbelt flexible stalk attachment is deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch & inner wing areas are heavily coated in sealants/under-seal

transmission/wheel bearing noise

Fail 15 Nov 2025 114,441 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush - marked in yellow (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all 'U' bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge/sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both king pins have slight play

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside & offside chassis area's

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside front bulk head area's

corrosion to rear of cab & floor area's

nearside seatbelt flexible stalk attachment is deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch & inner wing areas are heavily coated in sealants/under-seal

transmission/wheel bearing noise

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,150 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,104 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 112,087 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,500 miles

Nearside seatbelt has been chained

Offside seatbelt buckle has been chained

Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,500 miles

Nearside seatbelt has been chained

Offside seatbelt buckle has been chained

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,860 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside of front crossmember

Fail 19 Aug 2016 107,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside corrosion on offside footwell on outer sill and offside of front crossmember

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,029 miles

front brakepipes rusting

inner sills rusting

outer sills rusting

play in o/side rear lower shock mount

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,618 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,229 miles

slight play in offside king pin

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P130 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P130 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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P130 VMJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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