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S397 LCS

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,956 mi
Last recorded85,956 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 LCS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 85,956 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,590 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 71,493 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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S397 LCS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S397 LCS, 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 S397 LCS registered?

S397 LCS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S397 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 LCS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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