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S161 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,674 mi
Last recorded37,674 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.3.A.2)

Offside front screen cracked but not restricting drivers view

Rear both inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 37,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.3.A.2)

Offside front screen cracked but not restricting drivers view

Rear both inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

drivers door stiff to open plus window does not work

gear box leak

rear diff leak

windscreen front off side cracked bottom

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

drivers door stiff to open plus window does not work

gear box leak

rear diff leak

windscreen front off side cracked bottom

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,614 miles

drivers window wont open

Fail 27 Nov 2013 34,539 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers window wont open

Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,361 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r underseat floor wheel arch slight corrosion

water in o/s/f headlamp unit

Fail 7 Nov 2011 30,361 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r underseat floor wheel arch slight corrosion

water in o/s/f headlamp unit

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,310 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 28,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 25,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,465 miles

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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S161 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S161 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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What year was S161 VKE registered?

S161 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S161 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 VKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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