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P866 VYJ

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,550 mi
Last recorded187,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 VYJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 187,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front under wing panels corroded and holed

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear offside/nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank damp?

underside of steps corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 185,692 miles

Nearside Front d/bush worn

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Rear offside/nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 185,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump dripping (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front d/bush worn

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Rear offside/nearside under wheel arches corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 185,692 miles

Emissions not tested engine fault will not rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b/post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front under wheel arch panel corroded and holed

Rear offside/nearside under wheel arch panels corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 183,953 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear under wheel arch corroded to excess

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear under wheel arch corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

chassis slightly corroded nearside rear

Fail 9 Aug 2017 183,953 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear under wheel arch corroded to excess

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear under wheel arch corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

chassis slightly corroded nearside rear

Pass 9 Aug 2016 181,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel holed

Offside Rear Inner tyre is FLAT!!!!!

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

rear wheel bearings noisey !!

spare wheel insecure but not likely to fall from its carrier

Fail 3 Aug 2016 181,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel holed

Offside Rear Inner tyre is FLAT!!!!!

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear wheel bearings noisey !!

spare wheel insecure but not likely to fall from its carrier

Pass 16 Jul 2015 180,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 180,243 miles

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

off side & near side door steps have slight corrosion

off side & near side front inner wings have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2014 180,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

off side & near side door steps have slight corrosion

off side & near side front inner wings have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 178,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 178,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 178,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 176,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 175,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 173,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2009 173,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 170,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 168,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 166,898 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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P866 VYJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P866 VYJ, 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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P866 VYJ is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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