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S157 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,423 mi
Last recorded48,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,860 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 12 Jan 2016 41,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,472 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,395 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 35,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,164 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 32,847 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

Front 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 (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,396 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 23,314 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S157 VKE registered?

S157 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S157 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 VKE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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