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S524 TEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,011 mi
Last recorded28,011 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 TEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

no passenger seat fitted

slight corrosion on steps

Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 23,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,191 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

o/s/f spring eye bush worn rear.

wiper spindulls worn. slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,096 miles

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight crack in head lamp not affecting pattern

Fail 19 Dec 2007 17,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

slight crack in head lamp not affecting pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 13,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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S524 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S524 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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What year was S524 TEW registered?

S524 TEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S524 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 TEW shows 8 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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