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R638 YAV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests23 (9 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate39.1%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 YAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area to under body (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner wheel arches are under sealed and have prior weld repairs

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door piller (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside passenger seat loose on fixings ... seat secure to vehicles structure

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to door piller (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicles under body area [floor] (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area around weld repairs (2.4.A.3)

bonnet catch lever damaged .. not affecting bonnet operation

door mirrors are secured with tape .. not affecting the drivers view to the rear

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded

chassis area corroded and dry/ scabby

inner to outer sills are corroded

mirrors are damaged secured with tape

steering box area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking

steering box is damp with oil

under body area corroded around seat mount points

Fail 21 Nov 2015 116,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed inside ignition area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded

inner to outer sills are corroded

mirrors are damaged secured with tape

steering box is damp with oil

Fail 6 Aug 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH HAs traces of body filler

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pipes protected in sealent

Fail 24 Feb 2015 116,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

air intake pipe split.

bonnet release cable handle damaged.

exhaust tail pipe and box low to floor.

front grille loose,insecure.

off side front door mirror glass taped in mirror body.

parking brake lever stiff in operation.

slight corrosion on both front brake discs.

slight play in off side front king pin and bush.

steering lock inop,ignition key very stiff to operate.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust centre box covered in exhaust paste

front to rear brake pipes heavily under sealant hard to inspect

front to rear exhaust surface corroded

o/s/f inner arch has traces of filler

Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust centre box covered in exhaust paste

front to rear brake pipes heavily under sealant hard to inspect

front to rear exhaust surface corroded

o/s/f inner arch has traces of filler

Fail 6 Jan 2014 115,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r inner wheel arch has traces of filler

Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,556 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under vehicle structure, off side front arch has traces of body filler

Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,478 miles

all 4 flitch brake pipes corroded

both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

both front leaf spring rear spring hanger bushes starting to wear

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and on limit

o/s/r chassis rail starting to split/corrode

slight free play at steering wheel-steering box?

slight lift movement in o/s/f king pin

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine/steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,478 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all 4 flitch brake pipes corroded

both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated

both front leaf spring rear spring hanger bushes starting to wear

engine idle speed slightly high

nails in both o/s/r tyres

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and on limit

o/s/r chassis rail starting to split/corrode

slight free play at steering wheel-steering box?

slight lift movement in o/s/f king pin

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine/steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2010 107,893 miles

battery insecure

horn unit insecure

n/s/r inner tyre on limit

o/s/f bumper trim insecure

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight free play at steering wheel-steering box?

slight lift movement in o/s/f king pin

slight movementin n/s/f lower shocker bush

slight oil leak on engine

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,717 miles

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

battery insecure

horn unit insecure

n/s/r inner tyre on limit

o/s/f bumper trim insecure

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight free play at steering wheel-steering box?

slight lift movement in o/s/f king pin

slight movementin n/s/f lower shocker bush

slight oil leak on engine

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 103,493 miles

bonnet slightly loose

centre seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs starting to corrode

hand brake realease button difficult to press

rear wheels slightly tight in rotation

slight "scuff" on rear brake hose

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight free play at steering wheel/box

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 22 Aug 2009 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet slightly loose

centre seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs starting to corrode

hand brake release button difficult to press

o/s/r inner tyre low on pressure

slight "scuff" on rear brake hose

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight free play at steering wheel/box?

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 18 Aug 2009 103,439 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet slightly loose

centre seat belt starting to fray

front brake discs starting to corrode

hand brake release button difficult to press

o/s/r inner tyre low on pressure

slight "scuff" on rear brake hose

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

slight free play at steering wheel/box?

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 9 Aug 2008 101,084 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 101,082 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,088 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 100,088 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 97,489 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 97,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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R638 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 39.1%.

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 R638 YAV, 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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R638 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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