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S153 SPW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,889 mi
Last recorded189,889 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 SPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 189,889 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 189,876 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 181,540 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

NO FRONT PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 181,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 121,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 121,488 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

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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S153 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S153 SPW, 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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What year was S153 SPW registered?

S153 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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