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R712 YPO

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,094 mi
Last recorded235,094 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 YPO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2011 235,094 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 216,343 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

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

drivers & passengers seat cushions damaged

nearside & offside steps / footwells corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear marker light damaged / not working

nearside rear side light has 50% not working

offside rear wiring loom damaged by handbrake cable

Fail 16 Jul 2010 216,343 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

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

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

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

drivers & passengers seat cushions damaged

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside & offside steps / footwells corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear marker light damaged / not working

nearside rear side light has 50% not working

offside rear wiring loom damaged by handbrake cable

Pass 16 Jul 2009 196,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 196,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 173,935 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

nearside rear marker light not working & insecure

slight wear from steering column top bush

Fail 20 Jun 2008 173,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

nearside rear marker light not working & insecure

slight wear from steering column top bush

Pass 18 Jul 2007 157,223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 157,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

battery tray corroded

drivers seat base loose

nearside & offside front body mounts cracked

nearside & offside rear outline marker lamps inop

nearside rear mudflaps split

offside rear wing stays cracked

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 138,016 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside rear fog light lens broken

Pass 23 Jul 2005 123,382 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 123,380 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear outline marker not working

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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R712 YPO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 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 R712 YPO, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R712 YPO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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