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R647 YAV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 YAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,731 miles

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins.

o/s/f brake disc is very corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 62,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins.

o/s/f brake disc is very corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes to both front calipers are slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes to both front calipers are slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,115 miles

slight play in both kingpins

Fail 20 Sep 2007 56,115 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

slight play in the o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins

Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,425 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 51,411 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R647 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R647 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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What year was R647 YAV registered?

R647 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R647 YAV safe to buy?

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