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S293 KPX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 KPX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2010 154,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Corrosion by battery tray

Corrosion starting by driver seat mount by previous repairs

Large amount of sealant on chassis rails and components making full inspection impossible

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside side repeater dim

Rear brake hose perished

Slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,812 miles

n/s mirror cracked

o/s mirror in poor condition

parts of floor corroded

slight play in front spring bushes

slight play in king pins

Fail 24 Apr 2009 152,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s mirror cracked

o/s mirror in poor condition

parts of floor corroded

slight play in front spring bushes

slight play in king pins

Pass 14 Apr 2008 149,274 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 149,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 144,565 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 144,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 139,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 139,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

slight play at wheel

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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S293 KPX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S293 KPX, 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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What year was S293 KPX registered?

S293 KPX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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