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S518 UAW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 UAW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 125,764 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside front side marker not working

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

Offside mirror slight damage

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Apr 2011 125,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside front side marker not working

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

Offside mirror slight damage

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2010 123,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 123,254 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,114 miles

both offside side marker lamps not working

Fail 15 Apr 2009 120,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both offside side marker lamps not working

Fail 29 Jan 2009 119,965 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 118,652 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,178 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2007 116,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,861 miles

drag link ends dust cover split

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

slight oil leak around steering box

Fail 24 Jan 2006 112,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

slight leak on steering box

three marker lights inop

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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S518 UAW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S518 UAW, 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 S518 UAW registered?

S518 UAW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S518 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 UAW shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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