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S228 JFV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 JFV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear cross member panel corroded

Rear entry step mount corroded

Steering system slightly tight

Bonnet corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside door step corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside door step corroded

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has a crack but does not seriously effect the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,827 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front seat mounts slightly corroded

Nearside door step corroded

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside door step corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside sill corroded

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear panel cross member corroded

Steering system slightly tight

Windscreen has a crack but does not effect the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 8 May 2013 87,474 miles

Both door steps corroded

Front seat mountings corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system slightly tight

rear panel/cross-member is corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 87,121 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear panel/cross member corroded.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,366 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 85,973 miles

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

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)

Various sections of chassis and crossmembers becoming corroded.

Fail 5 May 2010 85,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Various sections of chassis and crossmembers becoming corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror glass cracked

propshaft support bearing rubber deteriorated

slight lift in nearside king pin

Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,745 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror glass cracked

propshaft support bearing rubber deteriorated

slight lift in nearside king pin

Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

propshaft support bearing rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2008 85,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

propshaft support bearing rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,632 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 84,617 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,114 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 83,093 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 83,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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S228 JFV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S228 JFV, 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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S228 JFV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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