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N333 TAY

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,444 mi
Last recorded164,444 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 TAY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 164,444 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drag link marked by yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan under battery tray marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis + fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area multiple spots marked by yellow chalk (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step marked by yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay multiple spots (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab marked by yellow chalk (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab multiple spots marked by yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member marked by yellow chalk multiple spots (6.6.6)

Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired welding to chassis poor (6.6.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear into brake load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe into brake load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

general body corrosion holed in places outside testable area

poor headlamp images

steering chassis & suspension components corroded close to excessive in places

Pass 22 Feb 2016 161,937 miles

both front discs corroded and reduced braking area

drivers seat has slight movement on mounting points due to corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2015 160,719 miles

centre seat belt lazy retracting

corrosion to floor and body

rear brake balance poor

rear crossmember corroded adjacent towbar mounts

Fail 10 Feb 2015 160,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floor and body

rear crossmember corroded adjacent towbar mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2014 159,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp dull

Fail 22 Feb 2014 159,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Registration plate lamp dull

Pass 21 Feb 2013 158,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion on rear chassis

offside windscreen washer barely hits swept area

slight play offside front kingpin

spare wheel carrier ratchet strapped in place

wipers poor

Fail 11 Feb 2013 158,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play offside front kingpin

spare wheel carrier ratchet strapped in place

Fail 15 Dec 2011 157,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear tow bar part/bolted and welded to chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2011 157,908 miles

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

rear tow bar part/bolted and welded to chassis

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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N333 TAY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N333 TAY, 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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N333 TAY is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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