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P411 VWU

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,678 mi
Last recorded207,678 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 VWU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 207,678 miles

All UNDER CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play King Pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play King Pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 270,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All UNDER CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play King Pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play King Pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 207,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 207,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 206,168 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smokes when started from cold.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 206,164 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting n/s floor area. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smokes when started from cold.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 205,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 203,511 miles

cab floor corroded

chassis corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 201,364 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroding

both front headlamps deteriorated

underside of body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 196,612 miles

both rear chassis rails corroding

both steps corroding

cab floor corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2018 196,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub/ outrigger (seat mounting) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail at shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both rear chassis rails corroding

both steps corroding

cab floor corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 191,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 191,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake imbalance up and down fall (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake imbalance up and down fall (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake imbalance up and down fall (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 187,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 187,069 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 183,356 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 178,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on rear chassis near leaf spring anchor

Pass 21 Jan 2013 173,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 160,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 160,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 154,134 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 145,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 136,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 128,853 miles

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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P411 VWU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc 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 P411 VWU, 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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P411 VWU is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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