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S521 TEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

32,541 mi
Last recorded32,541 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 TEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2013 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

osf tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight play in kingpins

some play in top column bush/bearing

some rear s/belts have slight damage

windscreen has damage in zone A

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,856 miles

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

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

both front inner wings are excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

windscreen has a chip in zone 'a' not effecting the drivers view to front

Fail 8 Mar 2012 29,841 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front inner wings are excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

windscreen has a chip in zone 'a' not effecting the drivers view to the front

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight corrosion front and rear

slight play in ns/os kingpins

Fail 26 Jan 2011 25,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

play in osf kingpin

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,487 miles

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

under battery corrded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,487 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d)

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

under battery corrded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,999 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 19,999 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

battery inscure+tray corrded

swlide door grab handle inscure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 12,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 6,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

lift in n/s and o/s kingpins

oil leak

rear saloon side door handle (inner) broken - operation not affected

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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S521 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S521 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.

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S521 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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