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S497 OEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,158 mi
Last recorded219,158 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 OEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 219,158 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been converted to 8 seat camper hence class 4 test

Pass 18 May 2010 206,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 186,858 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 186,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Two small stone chips to nearside front windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2008 174,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 168,708 miles

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 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S497 OEW, 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 S497 OEW registered?

S497 OEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S497 OEW safe to buy?

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