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S485 OEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,804 mi
Last recorded58,804 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,804 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

screen seal perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,232 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

screen seal perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,316 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,068 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,940 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 13,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

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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S485 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S485 OEW, 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 S485 OEW registered?

S485 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S485 OEW safe to buy?

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