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P447 YJT

1997 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 YJT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner + outer sills corroded

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 89,265 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner + outer sills corroded

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,250 miles

Front Inner sill corroded (both sides)

Front king pins slight play (both sides)

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear all rear seat belts slow at retracting

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,241 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner sill corroded (both sides)

Front king pins slight play (both sides)

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear all rear seat belts slow at retracting

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,998 miles

Both front king pins have slight movment

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 84,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front king pins have slight movment

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 83,200 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,758 miles

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

nsf and osf king pins slight wear

Fail 11 Jul 2022 80,744 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf and osf king pins slight wear

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 79,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,086 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 73,231 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,982 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,777 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,688 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,750 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,747 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,007 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,122 miles

12 seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,718 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 36,718 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Spare tyre defective

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

all rear seat belts lazy to retract acceptable at present.

corrosion right roof rail/guttering entire length of vehicle.

left rear shackle close to step bracket.

some side play left front shackle bushes.

windscreen rubber split.

wipers do not work on fast speed.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

both front spring rear eye bushes slightly out of alignment.

corrosion left front seat mounting through floor just out side prescribed arera.

corrosion starting in both step flanges.

dampness under fuel filter area.

roof to gutter corroded right side of vehicle.

silencer strap corroded.

windscreen rubber split.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 34,633 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 34,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front spring rear eye bushes slightly out of alignment

corrosion starting in both front step flanges

dampness around fuel filter area

nearside front inner door trim insecure

windscreen rubber splitting

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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P447 YJT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P447 YJT, 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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P447 YJT is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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