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S188 DVA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 DVA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,935 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 68,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,466 miles

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

Front windscreen rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanisn cover fell apart

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheels both sides on limit (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front windscreen rubber slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanisn cover fell apart

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheels both sides on limit (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,338 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,338 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,297 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,290 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,072 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,070 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,362 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR TAPPED UP S/DET

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SEAT FLOOOR BY SEAT MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR TAPPED UP S/DET

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SEAT FLOOOR BY SEAT MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 40,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

exhaust rear box in poor conditon

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,307 miles

n/s & o/s front suspension king pins require greasing

slight damage to o/s rear bumperend section

Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

n/s & o/s front suspension king pins require greasing

spme damage to o/s rear bumper end section

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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S188 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S188 DVA, 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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S188 DVA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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