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S388 FUA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 FUA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to n/s/r inner part of sill

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 21 Oct 2010 105,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to n/s/r inner part of sill

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

frint king pins have slight play

front discs have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2008 90,016 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,016 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,996 miles

n/s & o/s front brakes not up to known standard

Fail 2 Oct 2007 82,996 miles

Nearside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

n/s & o/s front brakes not up to known standard

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2006 81,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,751 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 72,701 miles

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

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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S388 FUA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S388 FUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S388 FUA registered?

S388 FUA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S388 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 FUA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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