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R581 WYB

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 WYB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 132,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,866 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 121,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 121,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 115,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 107,685 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,303 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 100,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,563 miles

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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R581 WYB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 R581 WYB, 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 R581 WYB registered?

R581 WYB is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R581 WYB 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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