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S157 SPW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 SPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,407 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise,general underbody corrosion,rear axle leak.n\s\r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,376 miles

Advise.front number plate cracked,corrosion front brake pipes,rear axle leakingcut n\s\f tyre,general underbody corrosion,front brake discs corroded,damage n\s\r inner wheel rim.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a joint (2.3.1b)

Advise.front number plate cracked,corrosion front brake pipes,rear axle leakingcut n\s\f tyre,general underbody corrosion,front brake discs corroded,damage n\s\r inner wheel rim.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,546 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

rear axle leak

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,546 miles

Oil leak

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

rear axle leak

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,411 miles

Front Integral body structure replacement panels not adequately secured (6.1.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 52,188 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside rear inner tyre near wear limit.

Rear door seals missing. †Rear door catches in poor condition being loose and worn ,although still functional at present

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 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Purple 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 S157 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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S157 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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