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S145 DVA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,875 mi
Last recorded166,875 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 DVA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 166,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 166,843 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Fail 29 Oct 2009 166,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 160,265 miles

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

Battery insecure

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 160,265 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a) DANGEROUS

Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 149,866 miles

front exhaust clamp is cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2007 149,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.1b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

front exhaust clamp is cracked

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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S145 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S145 DVA, 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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S145 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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