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S168 VKE

1998 Ldv Convoy

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

222,152 mi
Last recorded222,152 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 VKE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 222,152 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

small chip to front windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2013 222,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

corrosion to nearside inner door step

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

small chip to front windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2012 222,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion to battery box

corrosion to nearside side door step

corrosion to offside front inner sill panel

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2012 222,148 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion to battery box

corrosion to nearside side door step

corrosion to offside front inner sill panel

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2011 222,148 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 222,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

chip in front windscreen

movement ( lift ) in both front king-pins

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.8mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 222,148 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 222,148 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Battery insecure

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

nearside second door step corrided

offside front door step corrided

second row from drivers seat loose

Pass 6 Mar 2009 222,148 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing AND CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 6 Mar 2009 222,148 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing AND CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 4 Dec 2007 222,138 miles

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 222,138 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2007 222,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

major oil leak.

stonechips in screen within limit.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 222,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

major engine oil leak.

stonechips in screen within limit.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 220,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pivot pin and/or bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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S168 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 S168 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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S168 VKE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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