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S558 SMJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,074 mi
Last recorded62,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 SMJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 62,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

seatbelt mount areas corroded under vehicle front to back

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 59,935 miles

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

battery tray rusty.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery tray rusty.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,920 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 53,829 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 53,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Battery insecure

litter on floor of drivers area.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

screw in o/s/f tyre

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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S558 SMJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc 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 S558 SMJ, 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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S558 SMJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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