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S579 LUG

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,157 mi
Last recorded70,157 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 LUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,450 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,433 miles

centre propshaft mount worn

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,423 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre propshaft mount worn

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,308 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST NOISY

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hole and corrosioon on nearside wheel arch =====NO SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST ==========

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,355 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

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

drivers seat mounting floor cracked but not significantly reducing security

hole in ns headlamp glass but not effecting image or light output

rear brakes borderline pass raise and fall operation indicating possible adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,324 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

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

drivers seat mounting floor cracked but not significantly reducing security

hole in ns headlamp glass but not effecting image or light output

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,293 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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S579 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S579 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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S579 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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