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R661 YAV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,992 mi
Last recorded129,992 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 YAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,992 miles

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

all inner wings corroded and holed

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Jul 2015 129,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all inner wings corroded and holed

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,664 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 125,055 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,411 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 121,403 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger rear door handle damaged but working

battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger rear door handle damaged but working

battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,206 miles

Battery insecure

Chip in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Chip in windscreen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,457 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Naerside center interiour light inop

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 109,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Naerside center interiour light inop

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,712 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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R661 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R661 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 R661 YAV registered?

R661 YAV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R661 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 YAV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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