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S35 BFW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 BFW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play From steering box arm to hub. Both t/r /ends. (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

lift detected at both sides front king pins not considered to be excessive.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,182 miles

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

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

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

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

lift detected at both sides front king pins .

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

battery is insecure .

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces excessively corrodded & pitted reducing braking area . both sides front brake pads wearing thin . braking system requires repair . .

exhaust system is deteriorated .

imbalance detected at rear service brake .

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,876 miles

7 seats fitted at time of test

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

long handbrake travel

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

7 seats fitted at time of test

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

long handbrake travel

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,512 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,511 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,949 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts

nsf kingpin play/wear

osf wheel bearing play/wear

osr inner tyre wearing low on tread

rear wheel bearings play/wear

steering column top joint slight play/wear

travel on footbrake efficiency ok at test

Fail 11 Nov 2009 72,948 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts

nsf kingpin play/wear

osf wheel bearing play/wear

osr inner tyre wearing low on tread

rear wheel bearings play/wear

travel on footbrake efficiency ok at test

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,428 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,435 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,697 miles

Both sides front suspension bump stops missing

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

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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S35 BFW 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S35 BFW, 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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S35 BFW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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