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S497 NPO

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

150,868 mi
Last recorded150,868 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 NPO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 150,868 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,442 miles

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

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 5 Nov 2012 140,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 131,292 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 131,266 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 123,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 112,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 112,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,824 miles

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering system

Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 100,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 90,741 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 90,741 miles

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.

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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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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