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S557 LUG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 LUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2007 144,051 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S FRONT PADS 2mm. FRONT DISCS CORRODED/WORN UNEVENLY.

REAR No PLATE DAMAGED. UNDERSIDE N/S CENTRE FRONT BRACKET BROKEN/CORRODED.

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

bonnet release for attention. various panels corroded/damaged. n/s rear light lense damaged.

pinion seal leaking. tailpipe corroded. rear brake pipes corroded.

steeing damper sleeve corroded. oil leaks. underside corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 137,902 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

chip in screen

rear doors security not as manufacture

rear plate cracked

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 14 Sep 2006 137,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

chip in front screen

rear doors security not as manufacture

rear number plate cracked

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 8 Sep 2005 128,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 128,227 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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S557 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S557 LUG, 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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S557 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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