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S438 JCF

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 JCF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2012 48,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,252 miles

Eng oil level is low

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

O/s front tyre worn low

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,547 miles

Battery insecure

N/s front and N/s rear outer tyres have slight sidewall damage

N/s rear inner tyre has a nail in it

O/s front bump stop is missing

Slight play in king pins

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,547 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Battery insecure

N/s front and N/s rear outer tyres have slight sidewall damage

O/s front bump stop is missing

Slight play in king pins

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,401 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

O/s rear inner tyre is deflated

Rear step insecure

Slight lift in N/sfront king pin

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs are corroded

O/s rear inner tyre is deflated

Rear step insecure

Slight lift in N/sfront king pin

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear inner tyre cracked on side wall and flat.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,059 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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S438 JCF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S438 JCF, 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 S438 JCF registered?

S438 JCF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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