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R227 YMS

1998 Ldv Convoy

Orange Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 YMS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 119,929 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 119,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 112,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 112,600 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 105,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R227 YMS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Orange with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 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 R227 YMS, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R227 YMS registered?

R227 YMS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R227 YMS safe to buy?

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