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S165 SPW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 SPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,351 miles

extensive corrosion too nearside side panel too roof panel join

rear drums warped slightly

small chip too nearside of windscreen

some wear in nearside kingpin

Fail 19 Oct 2012 92,334 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

extensive corrosion too nearside side panel too roof panel join

rear drums warped slightly

small chip too nearside of windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,660 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,408 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 67,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 67,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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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S165 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S165 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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S165 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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