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S166 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,468 mi
Last recorded168,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 168,468 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes 2 to offside front hoses corroded

corrosion repair to nearside front spring attachment bracket coated in sealant

ehhaust centre support bracket heavily corroded & rear pipe corroded & slight blow

nearside front wheel arch corroded & split

offside & nearside front & rear spring shakle bushes worn & deteriorated

underside corroded nearside rear chassis rail de laminating front & rear cross panels & side panels corroded & offside front step base

Fail 12 Jan 2011 168,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes 2 to offside front hoses corroded

ehhaust centre support bracket heavily corroded & rear pipe corroded & slight blow

nearside front wheel arch corroded & split

offside & nearside front & rear spring shakle bushes worn & deteriorated

underside corroded nearside rear chassis rail de laminating front & rear cross panels & side panels corroded & offside front step base

Fail 12 Feb 2010 157,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lift in o/s and n/s king pins

play in steering box

Pass 12 Feb 2010 157,368 miles

lift in o/s and n/s king pins

play in steering box

Pass 21 Jan 2009 144,968 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 144,811 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 131,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underside of offside rear cab in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 131,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 114,369 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 31 Jul 2006 113,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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S166 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S166 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 S166 VKE registered?

S166 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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