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S157 DVA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 DVA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,189 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,104 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 113,470 miles

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

center prop joint bolt missing

diesle tank damp?

front number plate slight damage

off side rear inner tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake balance poor near side grabbing slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2009 113,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

center prop joint bolt missing

diesle tank damp?

front number plate slight damage

off side rear inner tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake balance poor near side grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,128 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked and might fail next mot

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,012 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,185 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wall thin

rear mud guards poor

Fail 25 Jul 2006 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake balance close to maximum limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust manifold to head slight leak

handbrake cables cracked and in poor condition

handbrake has plenty of travel

radiator leacking

rear mudguards in poor condition

wiper rubbers hard

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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S157 DVA 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 72.7%.

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 S157 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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What year was S157 DVA registered?

S157 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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