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S556 UAW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,165 mi
Last recorded77,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 UAW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,154 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,940 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,333 miles

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

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

propshaft defective

Fail 5 Jul 2006 71,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

center prop mount split

damage rear valance

rear number plate cracked

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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S556 UAW 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 75%.

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 S556 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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S556 UAW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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