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S146 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 90,199 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 90,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 89,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 87,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 87,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,844 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,844 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S146 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S146 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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S146 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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