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S101 MEF

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 MEF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 78,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pipes on caliper corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe on caliper corroded

Offside Front king pin slight play

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 78,682 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted loose in caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipes corroded on caliper

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipes corroded on caliper

Offside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,469 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FOUR PIPES FROM HOSES TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY AT KINGPIN.....GREASE!

Offside Rear INNER WING CORRODED- OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,480 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front kingpins have slight play

parking brake lever slightly stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,343 miles

Nearside Front kingpin, slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,343 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin, slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 55,760 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 55,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 54,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,167 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 46,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 46,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 45,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,469 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,453 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 45,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,136 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,136 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 44,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 44,858 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2011 43,302 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

high brake imbalance on rear axle

near side headlamp condensated

Pass 8 May 2011 43,302 miles

high brake imbalance on rear axle

near side headlamp condensated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,739 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S101 MEF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S101 MEF, 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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S101 MEF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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