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S56 UNB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 UNB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front out rigger but not within any prescribed areas

front metal brake lines corroding

nearside headlamp loose

Fail 22 Mar 2022 78,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front out rigger but not within any prescribed areas

front metal brake lines corroding

nearside headlamp loose

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,351 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired both rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier o/s/f (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 70% n/s/r very slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner wheel arch/inner sill/step area badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f d rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks electrical wiring around pedals/feet area (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure n/s/f both seats / floor corroded around mount bolts areas (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r outer tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r outer tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake master cylinder level on min

front inner pads wearing slightly low

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 31 May 2019 68,940 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,955 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,950 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,213 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,743 miles

windscreen cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner + outer tyres starting to crack

offside front step underneath corroding

slight lift nearside + offside front king pins

Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner + outer tyres starting to crack

offside front step underneath corroding

slight lift nearside + offside front king pins

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,958 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

o/s sill lip corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,393 miles

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

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

part of rear exhaust tail pipe missing but could still test emissions

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

part of rear exhaust tail pipe missing but could still test emissions

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 37,039 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,523 miles

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,541 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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S56 UNB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S56 UNB, 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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S56 UNB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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