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YBZ 3889

1997 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,461 mi
Last recorded128,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 3889
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,461 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 127,466 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,506 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,840 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 124,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pins (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,836 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,184 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,146 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,897 miles

see advisory notice from previous test number 307979665129

Fail 18 Jun 2015 121,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

front brake pads anti rattle shims missing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet catch broke bonnet stillcan be opened

both front king pins play

gear box leak power steering leak

near side head light no ajustmemt left

rear near side tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 May 2013 119,244 miles

34% imbalance on rear service brake.

Interior bonnet release broke, but bonnet can be opened.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak on engine contaminating various components.

Passenger side wiper blade smears.

Surface corrosion on both front discs.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 May 2013 119,212 miles

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

34% imbalance on rear service brake.

Interior bonnet release broke, but bonnet can be opened.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak on engine contaminating various components.

Passenger side wiper blade smears.

Surface corrosion on both front discs.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2012 115,719 miles

bull bar as no lower mountings fitted

chips in windscreen

corrosion to front brake discs

oil leak

play in wiper spindles/arms

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 11 May 2012 115,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bull bar as no lower mountings fitted

chips in windscreen

corrosion to front brake discs

oil leak

play in wiper spindles/arms

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 18 May 2011 113,563 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bull bar not fully secure at all fixings

front engine frame off side x 1 bolt sheared but engine still secure

off side wiper blade splitting

slight wear in near side king pin

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,515 miles

FRont brake discs rusty.oil around power steering pump.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 110,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine.number plate light loose

Pass 1 May 2008 109,235 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 109,226 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 96,400 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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YBZ 3889 is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBZ 3889, 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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YBZ 3889 is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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