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S449 TEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,608 mi
Last recorded38,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 TEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 38,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 19,691 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has split in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 18,722 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 18,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B Pillar (inner) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Rear bench seatbelt mounitng bracket flexing and bending under test (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Rear bench seatbelt secured with bolt through webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holde but not within 30cm of Seatbelt or suspension mounting

offside front wheel arch corroded and holde but not within 30cm of Seatbelt or suspension mounting

Drivers seat mounting points heavily corroded inside vehicle - (previously welded on underside of vehicle)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,106 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 17,015 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

General corrosion to body

Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,465 miles

N/s/ wiper deteriorated

O/S/Front tyre badly worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,687 miles

Roof badly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,670 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front tyres under inflated and shouldered

Roof badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,029 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 14,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 13,251 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 12,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,014 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,997 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 11,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,940 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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S449 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S449 TEW, 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 S449 TEW registered?

S449 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S449 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 TEW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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