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S268 NGB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 NGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,860 miles

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

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

UNDER SEAL ON VAN

Fail 16 Nov 2012 86,858 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,551 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,165 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,165 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,578 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 70,557 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,748 miles

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,432 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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S268 NGB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S268 NGB, 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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S268 NGB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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