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S48 UNB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,329 mi
Last recorded7,329 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 UNB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,329 miles

O/S SILL CORRODED.O/S/FWHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 14 Apr 2014 7,329 miles

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

O/S SILL CORRODED.O/S/FWHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 5,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,796 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear chassis are corroded but not yet excessive

inner and outer wheel arches are corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,710 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 61,710 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,823 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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S48 UNB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S48 UNB, 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 S48 UNB registered?

S48 UNB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S48 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 UNB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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