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S351 CDE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,107 mi
Last recorded175,107 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 CDE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 175,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 167,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 159,261 miles

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear inner arches

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2012 159,187 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ccorrosion front and rear chassis

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear inner arches

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 151,982 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of offside 2nd row outer seat belt

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to front brake pipes

security of battery

Fail 5 Mar 2011 151,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of front number plate

condition of offside 2nd row outer seat belt

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to front brake pipes

security of battery

Pass 8 Feb 2010 147,682 miles

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

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

both rear floors corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

n/s/r inner tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f outrigger corroded

spare tyre worn

Fail 20 Jan 2010 147,569 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

chassis corrodeing

free play in steering border line

hand brake has a lot of free play in cable

lift in off side front king pin

near side rear inner tyre worn low

was 16 seats but last row missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 142,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

underside corrosion near load sensing valve

Fail 19 Dec 2008 142,166 miles

Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 135,045 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs , slight lift in nearside front king pin .

Fail 3 Jan 2008 135,026 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs , slight lift in nearside front king pin .

Pass 24 Nov 2006 128,305 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 128,302 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 122,439 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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S351 CDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S351 CDE, 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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S351 CDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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