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S557 SDB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 SDB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lift in both front king pins

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tank strap

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,265 miles

Fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cab floor rusty

Slight play in front king pins

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,477 miles

Fuel tank support strap rusty

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,162 miles

Cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,890 miles

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

rear lamp brackets coroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 46,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear lamp brackets coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,439 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 45,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,754 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,754 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,061 miles

front num plate cracked

front pads 70% worn

red rust underside generally long term standing eveident

Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front num plate cracked

front pads 70% worn

red rust underside generally long term standing eveident

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,238 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 SDB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S557 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 S557 SDB registered?

S557 SDB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S557 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 SDB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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