MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
eight seats taken out when pressanted for mot test
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
eight seats taken out when pressanted for mot test
severn seats taken out
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S185 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S185 FVK, 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 S185 FVK registered?
S185 FVK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S185 FVK safe to buy?
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