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S298 EGK

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,325 mi
Last recorded119,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 EGK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 119,325 miles

All seatbelts slightly tight in operation

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Unable to fully examine underside/pipes partially covered with underseal

Vehicle holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 111,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake application 23% imbalanced

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

Towbar electric socket insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 193,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 192,969 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 191,653 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 191,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 188,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 186,766 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 186,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 182,734 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R INNER TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 27 Feb 2007 182,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F HUB CAP MISSING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R INNER TYRE UNDER UNFLATED

Pass 27 Feb 2006 180,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

offside front bearing cap missing.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 180,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

nail in tyre

slight brake bind off side front.

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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S298 EGK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S298 EGK, 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 S298 EGK registered?

S298 EGK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S298 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 EGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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