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S281 NGB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 NGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,593 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

slight weep on steering box

slight lift in kingpins

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear floor

corrosion rear outer chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2012 102,580 miles

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

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

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear floor

corrosion rear outer chassis

slight lift in kingpins

slight play front wheel bearings

slight weep on steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,071 miles

front inner wheel arches corroding

play in both front wheel bearings

rear chassis corroding

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2011 95,989 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner wheel arches corroding

play in both front wheel bearings

rear chassis corroding

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,594 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 88,491 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,342 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s kingpin slight lift

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,900 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 59,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s kingpin slight lift

Pass 29 Sep 2005 51,514 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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S281 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 57.1%.

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 S281 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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S281 NGB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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