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S552 SDB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 SDB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 101,615 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight corrosion on n/s/f side step

slight corrosion on n/s/r chassis

slight corrosion on o/s/f side step

slight damage to drivers seat base

slight dampness around o/s/r brake backing plate

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in both front kings pins

Fail 19 May 2011 101,615 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on n/s/f side step

slight corrosion on n/s/r chassis

slight corrosion on o/s/f side step

slight damage to drivers seat base

slight dampness around o/s/r brake backing plate

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in both front kings pins

Fail 3 May 2011 101,615 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

n/s step corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 101,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 101,614 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 101,614 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 101,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 101,598 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

1 x off side rear side light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2007 101,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 101,059 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 101,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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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S552 SDB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 S552 SDB, 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 S552 SDB registered?

S552 SDB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S552 SDB safe to buy?

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