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R124 YVG

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,734 mi
Last recorded210,734 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 YVG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 210,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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)

chassis corroded

corrosion at n/s/r of cab

corrosion on o/s/f behind o/s headlamp

n/s seat loose

o/s door mirror loose

o/s/f seat loose

play in both front king pins

play in steering box

water in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 31 Jan 2012 208,477 miles

O/S/F drivers door step corroded. ( rust )

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

drivers seat paddiong ripped and breaking up

stone chip to O/S/F headlanp assembly not affecting beam pattern.

wiper arms need adjusting hitting vehicle body when in the off posistion

Fail 23 Jan 2012 208,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S/F drivers door step corroded. ( rust )

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

drivers seat paddiong ripped and breaking up

stone chip to O/S/F headlanp assembly not affecting beam pattern.

wiper arms need adjusting hitting vehicle body when in the off posistion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 205,044 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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)

discs pitted

hole in o/s headlamp

hole in o/s step

hole in o/s/f wheel arch

interior mirror missing

most of floor/chassis corroded

n/s outer door handle has temp repair

n/s/r + o/s/r chassis legs corroded near leaf springs

o/s seat belt twisted

o/s seat loose

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r marker light loose

play in n/s/f king pin

play in steering system

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Jan 2011 205,044 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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)

discs pitted

hole in o/s headlamp

hole in o/s step

hole in o/s/f wheel arch

interior mirror missing

most of floor/chassis corroded

n/s outer door handle has temp repair

n/s/r + o/s/r chassis legs corroded near leaf springs

o/s seat belt twisted

o/s seat loose

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r marker light loose

play in n/s/f king pin

play in steering system

rear brake pipes corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 199,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Wiper blades loose at bottom of stroke.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 199,806 miles

Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Wiper blades loose at bottom of stroke.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 185,552 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper spindles worn

Fail 3 Dec 2008 185,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper spindles worn

nearside front sideboard fastner incomplete

Pass 29 Nov 2007 171,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 171,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 155,742 miles

BOTTOM OF RADIATER GRILL INSECURE

BOTTOM RAD HOSE NOT SECURED TO MOUNT

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2006 155,195 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 155,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R124 YVG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R124 YVG, 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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R124 YVG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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