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S306 VAW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,461 mi
Last recorded182,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 VAW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 182,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Most components covered in underseal

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 182,527 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 182,527 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery loose

gear box cross member bolt mssing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 181,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 181,182 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 178,598 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 178,598 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 178,593 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

rear step damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 173,441 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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S306 VAW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S306 VAW, 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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S306 VAW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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