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S316 JGB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 JGB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,101 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested OSR Brake line popped on test (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front & Rear -- Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All welding repairs covered in underseal/sealant

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Entire underside of chassis covered in underseal

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front King pin has slight lift/movement

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering has slight play at steering wheel

Wipers smeary

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,415 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all welded repairs covered in underseal

offside front king pin has slight lift

oil residue steering box areas

Pass 31 Dec 2022 84,934 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area & silencer join - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside chassis

general vehicle corrosion

offside front king pin has slight play

steering damper bush is perishing & shroud is corroding

welding repairs coated in sealants & under-seal

Fail 23 Dec 2022 84,919 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area & silencer join - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside chassis

general vehicle corrosion

offside front king pin has slight play

steering damper bush is perishing & shroud is corroding

welding repairs coated in sealants & under-seal

Fail 3 Dec 2022 84,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner rail behind exhaust shield rear wards to spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin lift

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,756 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from box unit to offside hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chips to windscreen

oil residue engine areas

wiper linkage deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2021 80,736 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from box to offside hub unit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chips to windscreen

front brake pads rattle in calipers

front wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,462 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

slight lift in king pins

wiper linkage worn

Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by drop link mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low clipped headlight back in holder (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

slight lift in king pins

wiper linkage worn

Pass 8 Jun 2019 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 101,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,049 miles

Offside Front bumper end cap insecure

under vehicle extensivley welded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 101,039 miles

Brake performance not tested due too fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested due too exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to hub arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front bumper end cap insecure

under vehicle extensivley welded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,741 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear above bump stops (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f above bump stops (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 100,739 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f chassis holed behind shocker at seam (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear above bump stops (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f above bump stops (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,696 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,689 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION AT CENTRE FLOOR PAN

SLIGHT CORROSION AT N/S/ OUTER FLOOR PAN

SLIGHT CORROSION AT O/S/F LOWER INNER WING

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,426 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 100,426 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,364 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 100,364 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Propshaft bearing rubber mount deteriorated (rear one)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,000 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 100,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,635 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre treads beginning to break up.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,683 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 90,649 miles

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,202 miles

o/s/r/o and n/s/r/o tyres near limit

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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S316 JGB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 S316 JGB, 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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S316 JGB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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