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S520 TEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 TEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both outer sills

Offside Front Inner sill/step corroded

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner and outer body panels corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion

Nearside Rear corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion

Nearside Rear corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion

Offside Rear corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,111 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s pipes in chassic rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking load valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear outline marker lamp(s) insecure o/s/r lamp broken (1.1.B.1b)

Track rod end inappropriately modified track rod bent (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front bumpstops missing

nearside rear seat mountings on wheel arch in poor condition

offside rear seat mountings on wheel arch poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,898 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front bumpstops missing

nearside rear seat mountings on wheel arch in poor condition

offside rear seat mountings on wheel arch poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,479 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,195 miles

surface corrosion on front brke discs

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,419 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,556 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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S520 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S520 TEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S520 TEW registered?

S520 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S520 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 TEW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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