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S162 DVA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 DVA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

door steps & wheel arch areas corroded

play in both front kingpins

Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f wing edge repaired by tape

n/s/r step rubs spring swinging shacle when loaded

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,710 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f front kingpin slight lift

o/s/f inner step well holed by corrosion

o/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

o/s/r step corroded through

Fail 14 Mar 2013 104,170 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

n/s/f front kingpin slight lift

o/s/f inner step well holed by corrosion

o/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

o/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

o/s/r step corroded through

Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,892 miles

battery insecure

both front kingpins slight lift

n/s/f headlamp full of water

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 94,470 miles

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

power steering metal pipes advanced corrosion

Fail 12 May 2010 94,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

power steering metal pipes advanced corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,929 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,929 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 83,103 miles

fuel cap rubber beginning to deteriorate

n/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/f king pin slight lift

o/s/r service brake increase approaching limits

Pass 19 May 2006 78,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 73,308 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S162 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S162 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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S162 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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