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S111 BJC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 BJC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 97,558 miles

Drivers seat and step deteriorated. Chassis and body mounting rails corroded. Damage to nearside bodywork.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,215 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit.

Front fuel tank strap corroded.

Front pads getting low (nearside).

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Upper drag link end worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 96,725 miles

Corrosion in drivers floor pan.

Drivers seat belt frayed.

Front tank strap corroded.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre on limit on inside.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front spring bushn deteriorated.

Play in drop arm upper ball joint.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,725 miles

Corrosion in drivers floor pan.

Drivers seat belt frayed.

Front tank strap corroded.

Nearside front tyre on limit on inside.

Offside front spring bushn deteriorated.

Play in drop arm upper ball joint.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,392 miles

damage to front bumper/becoming insecure.

drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

fluid leak around power steering box becoming close to acceptable limits.

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/f floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s/r light/bracket becoming insecure.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r inner tyre pressures low.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/f drivers door becoming difficult to open from outside.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

steering dampner bush almost deteriorated/split.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,390 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front bumper/becoming insecure.

drivers seat belt starting to fluff/fray.

fluid leak around power steering box becoming close to acceptable limits.

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/f floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s/r light/bracket becoming insecure.

o/s+n/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/r inner tyre pressures low.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/f drivers door becoming difficult to open from outside.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

steering dampner bush almost deteriorated/split.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,030 miles

centre exhaust corroding/deteriotating.

damage to front bumper.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around centre exhaust.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s mirror unit starting to become insecure/damaged.

o/s+n/s/f brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

play in steering system

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 83,028 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust corroding/deteriotating.

damage to front bumper.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around centre exhaust.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

o/s mirror unit starting to become insecure/damaged.

o/s+n/s/f brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f short metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

play in steering system

slight fluid weep around power steering box.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,593 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 74,591 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

battery insecure.

damage to o/s/r outer tyre wall not to chords.

front floor pans around seat mounts corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f short metal brake pipes on calipers corroding.

o/s/f drivers seatbelt starting to fluff/fray.

o/s/f inner wing holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f metal brake pipes onto calipers slightly kinked.

play in o/s kingpin.

rear footbrake readings starting to get low.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,410 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 69,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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S111 BJC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S111 BJC, 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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S111 BJC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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