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S440 LAJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 LAJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,197 miles

Both front floors corroded not within prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis and crossmember corroded not within prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,186 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rubber de bonded (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded off and hanging on front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel on either service or parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bot sides front floors corroded not within prescribed areas

rear chassis and crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,549 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 76,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,975 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

outer sills slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,467 miles

front chassis slight corrosion

front floors slight corrosion

rear sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,222 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,953 miles

slight corrosion n/s front spring mounting area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 31,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 31,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S440 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S440 LAJ, 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 S440 LAJ registered?

S440 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S440 LAJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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