CarVerify

Free Car Check

R265 YJW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,978 mi
Last recorded91,978 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationR265 YJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,978 miles

Centre prop centre bearing split

Nearside Front sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,547 miles

NSRI tyre has cracks on inner side wall but not exceeding permitted requirements

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

REAR SIDE DOOR cant be opened from inside

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,629 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 88,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,596 miles

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

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

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

Engine and differential have severe oil leaks.

Underbody rust to n/s and o/s rear panels.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,315 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,784 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,782 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,669 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.F.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,016 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 80,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,547 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 76,545 miles

Lower Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

R265 YJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R265 YJW?

You can check the full history of R265 YJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R265 YJW registered?

R265 YJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R265 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 YJW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R265 YJW 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 R265 YJW. 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.