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S480 XAN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 XAN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 144,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside wheel arches and door steps corrosion

nearside rear chassis corrosion

offside rear chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 131,776 miles

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

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

center prop support hanger rubber excessively deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 131,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

center prop support hanger rubber excessively deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2009 119,717 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s/r inner tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,717 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers door mirror cracked

n/s/r inner tyre side wall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2008 115,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,715 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 112,711 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 109,600 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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S480 XAN 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 S480 XAN, 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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S480 XAN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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