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S358 VWE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,069 mi
Last recorded120,069 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 VWE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,069 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 114,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,989 miles

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

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

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,168 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 107,038 miles

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

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,800 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 96,800 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

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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S358 VWE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S358 VWE, 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 S358 VWE registered?

S358 VWE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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