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S492 XAN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,333 mi
Last recorded218,333 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 XAN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 218,333 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 218,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 210,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive new floor welded over the top of old corroded sections (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 210,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive new floor welded over the top of old corroded sections (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 208,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Screen wiper split at ends

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside chassis'

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 208,633 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Screen wiper split at ends

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside chassis'

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 204,744 miles

Front registration damaged

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front king pin has play

Rear differential leaking

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position to hazards (1.1.A.3f)

chip on windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to windscreen

excessive vibration felt through out vehicle

knocking noise coming from engine

oil leak

steering column has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2016 204,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/75/14c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front king pin has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration damaged

Nearside Front king pin has play

Rear differential leaking

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position to hazards (1.1.A.3f)

chip on windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to windscreen

excessive vibration felt through out vehicle

knocking noise coming from engine

oil leak

steering column has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2015 200,497 miles

chassis corroded and scabby in areas

hole in drivers floor area

slight dampness at steering box

Fail 15 Apr 2015 200,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

chassis corroded and scabby in areas

hole in drivers floor area

slight dampness at steering box

Pass 15 Apr 2014 195,244 miles

cab floor corroded but extensive welding repairs from inside cab floor

chip in centre of windscreen

drag link end ball joint gaitor is damaged and cut

heavy surface corroison to various areas on chassis

lift in front king pins

offside front roadwheel is slightly distorted at outer rim area

offside front spring eye bush is covered in oil and has slight movement

play in steering system felt at roadwheels

rear diff is slightly noisy

slight brake bind to offside front wheel

surface corrosion to nearside front spring hanger areas

Fail 15 Apr 2014 195,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

cab floor corroded but extensive welding repairs from inside cab floor

chip in centre of windscreen

drag link end ball joint gaitor is damaged and cut

heavy surface corroison to various areas on chassis

lift in front king pins

offside front roadwheel is slightly distorted at outer rim area

offside front spring eye bush is covered in oil and has slight movement

play in steering system felt at roadwheels

rear diff is slightly noisy

slight brake bind to offside front wheel

steering box is damp

surface corrosion to nearside front spring hanger areas

Pass 19 Apr 2013 189,718 miles

centre prop shaft bearing has slight play

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 18 Apr 2013 189,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre prop shaft bearing has slight play

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2011 185,734 miles

front axle king pins have lift

front tyres are worn on edges

heavy corrosion to floor area near seat mountings

heavy damage to o/s/f wing

parking brake travel is long

Fail 26 Apr 2011 185,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

front axle king pins have lift

front tyres are worn on edges

heavy corrosion to floor area near seat mountings

heavy damage to o/s/f wing

parking brake travel is long

Pass 22 Apr 2010 173,281 miles

drivers seat cushion worn

long handbrake lever travel

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s mirror damage taped up

slight leak steering box suspect pipes

slight play o/s n/s king pins

wear in wiper mechanism

Fail 21 Apr 2010 173,280 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat cushion worn

long handbrake lever travel

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s mirror damage taped up

slight leak steering box suspect pipes

slight play o/s n/s king pins

wear in wiper mechanism

Pass 25 Apr 2009 161,963 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

o/s/head light cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2009 161,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat in poor condition

o/s/head light cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 149,432 miles

BATTERY IN SECURE

CHIP N/S WINDSCREEN

CRACK O/S H/LAMP GLASS

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION DAMAGE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

STEERINGBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Apr 2008 149,430 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

BATTERY IN SECURE

CHIP N/S WINDSCREEN

CRACK O/S H/LAMP GLASS

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION DAMAGE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT PADS GETTING THIN

N/S KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

STEERINGBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Apr 2007 138,191 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 138,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 122,433 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 122,433 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak from radiator

play in steering box

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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S492 XAN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S492 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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S492 XAN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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