CarVerify

Free Car Check

R123 YKN

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,088 mi
Last recorded128,088 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 YKN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 128,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 119,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 119,186 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 109,288 miles

advise corrosion o/s/r wheel arch on inside by seat mount

advise engine induction pipe rubbed through

advise exhaust centre box corrosion

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/r hub damp

advise rear brakes inbalance

advise rear no.plate faded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 109,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d)

advise corrosion o/s/r wheel arch on inside by seat mount

advise engine induction pipe rubbed through

advise exhaust centre box corrosion

advise front discs worn

advise n/s/r hub damp

advise rear brakes inbalance

advise rear no.plate faded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,751 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Battery insecure

Cut in sidewall of nearside font tyre, although cord structure not exposed.

Exhaust rear box has slight leak.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Offside rear outer tyre beginning to perish.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 70,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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
Full Ldv Convoy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R123 YKN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R123 YKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R123 YKN?

You can check the full history of R123 YKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R123 YKN registered?

R123 YKN is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R123 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 YKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R123 YKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R123 YKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.