MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in both front kingpins
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in both front kingpins
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres starting to perish
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres starting to perish
chip in windcreen
corrosion to outer vehicle
damage and heavy scratching to n/s of outer vehicle
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/f outer door handle stiff
o/s/r window leaking
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering system
rear brakes are slightly imbalenced
rear outer step damaged
rear seats in poor condition
step light broken
windscreen outer rubber seal is in poor condition and cracked
Emissions not tested (6.4)
Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
chip in windcreen
corrosion to outer vehicle
damage and heavy scratching to n/s of outer vehicle
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/f outer door handle stiff
o/s/r window leaking
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering system
rear outer step damaged
rear seats in poor condition
step light broken
windscreen outer rubber seal is in poor condition and cracked
Emissions not tested (6.4)
Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)
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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Centre Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Battery insecure
floor covering lifted
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering system
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering system
Emissions not tested (6.4)
Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
drivers outer door handle is stiff to open
front pads are slightly low
n/s/r double seat back ripped and seat back has slight movement
rear seat belts are stiff and some are slightly frayed
sliding door does not lock in the open position and mechanism missing
slight lift in king pins
slight play in steering system
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S497 NPO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 S497 NPO, 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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S497 NPO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 October 1998.
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