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S487 OEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,616 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 117,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroding, flexi to calipers

Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,175 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,505 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 113,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 110,134 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner rear tyres are starting to perish

offside step has corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,000 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 100,000 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

battery insecure

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 97,614 miles

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

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2006 95,240 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 95,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S487 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S487 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 S487 OEW registered?

S487 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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