MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery light illuminated
coolent warning lamp illuminated
oil leak on diff
oil leak on engine
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery light illuminated
coolent warning lamp illuminated
oil leak on diff
oil leak on engine
DIFF SEAL LEAKING ON TO REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
ELECTRICAL TOWING PLUG NOT WORKING
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
DIFF SEAL LEAKING ON TO REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
ELECTRICAL TOWING PLUG NOT WORKING
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 YEG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 R229 YEG, 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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R229 YEG is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 October 1997.
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