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R247 YJW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 YJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 141,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 136,173 miles

slight play on the o/s front kingpin

steering box slight play please check

the o/s rear wheel ( inner tyre ) flat

Pass 6 Feb 2010 124,551 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,624 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,310 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 90,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front number plate fading

steering box damp

Pass 4 Feb 2006 79,289 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 79,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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R247 YJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R247 YJW, 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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What year was R247 YJW registered?

R247 YJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R247 YJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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