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S245 REL

1998 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 REL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 59,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 58,156 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,404 miles

nearside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 23 May 2011 56,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 17 May 2010 53,735 miles

Middle Exhaust Section Baffles Broken/Rattling Causing The Exhaust To Be Slightly Noisey

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,940 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 48,925 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.7.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 49,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear brakes 40% out of balance

Pass 31 May 2007 42,172 miles

windscreen cracked near rear veiew mirror

Pass 11 May 2006 37,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2005 32,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has movement between a spring linkage pin and its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has movement between a spring linkage pin and its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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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S245 REL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S245 REL, 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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S245 REL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S245 REL safe to buy?

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