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S246 REL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,661 mi
Last recorded64,661 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 REL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,661 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner 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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,662 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 62,662 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,399 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,380 miles

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,576 miles

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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S246 REL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S246 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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S246 REL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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