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S178 UBP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 UBP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 157,555 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 157,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 153,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 141,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 135,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 120,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 117,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 109,940 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S178 UBP 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 81.8%.

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 S178 UBP, 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 S178 UBP registered?

S178 UBP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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