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S490 BBX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 BBX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in thick underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,048 miles

Rear axle leaking

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered with underseal

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 119,045 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear axle leaking

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered with underseal

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 116,057 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,387 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Eight passenger seats fitted at the time of the test

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they are covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Eight passenger seats fitted at the time of the test

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they are covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,805 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

presented with 8 passinger seats

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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S490 BBX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S490 BBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S490 BBX registered?

S490 BBX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S490 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 BBX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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