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R283 YEE

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

343,737 mi
Last recorded343,737 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 YEE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 343,737 miles

body condition very dirty unable to fully inspect

only 8 seats at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2018 343,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rear mtg (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

caody con dition too dirtyn not see b

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2017 337,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 337,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 327,765 miles

Retested by a smith only

Fail 7 Jun 2016 327,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 311,111 miles

only eight seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2015 311,098 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

only 8 seats at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 295,009 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 294,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 272,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 272,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 253,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 247,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 236,044 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 227,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 227,424 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1c)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 221,508 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 221,500 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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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R283 YEE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red 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 R283 YEE, 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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R283 YEE is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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