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S435 SDW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 SDW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,497 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside little movement in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 119,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside little movement in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,411 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 119,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

engine cross brace corroded

n/s front floor slightly corroded

o/s front step slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 116,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

engine cross brace corroded

o/s front floor corroded

o/s front step slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,554 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 107,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 105,061 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 101,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 101,916 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 99,508 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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S435 SDW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S435 SDW, 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 S435 SDW registered?

S435 SDW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S435 SDW safe to buy?

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