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116,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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