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S131 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,765 mi
Last recorded185,765 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 185,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 180,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 180,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust braket broken but still adequatley supported

O/S/R Inner Tyre flat

O/S/R Quarter bumper missing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2013 169,333 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 168,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 154,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010

centre propshaft bearing worn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 134,259 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 121,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 121,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 106,831 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Nov 2008 106,831 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,190 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 80,245 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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S131 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S131 VKE, 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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S131 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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