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S312 BGJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 BGJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,387 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe missing

some corrosion under battery tray on inner wing drivers side

Fail 3 Nov 2010 56,881 miles

Battery insecure

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

some corrosion on drivers side inner wing under battery

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,881 miles

Battery insecure

some corrosion on drivers side inner wing under battery

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,609 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,609 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,881 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 45,881 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,473 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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S312 BGJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S312 BGJ, 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 S312 BGJ registered?

S312 BGJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S312 BGJ safe to buy?

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