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S581 LRN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,432 mi
Last recorded98,432 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LRN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,432 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle kingpin has lift but not excessive

Offside Front Axle kingpin has lift but not excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2025 98,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle kingpin has lift but not excessive

Offside Front Axle kingpin has lift but not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,116 miles

Nearside near side king pin lift excessive approx 3mm

Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside near side king pin lift excessive approx 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,910 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,109 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,633 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front near side kingpin has lift

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,038 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,635 miles

Nearside Front near side front outer wheel arch taped over sharp edge from corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin on outside of chassis by rear wheels outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear spring hanger 30 cm corrosion and plated welded not up to standard and around inner wheel arch and up to door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion and plates welded not welded fully or to standard and around inner wheel arch and by door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose u clamp and bolt missing from securing flange in place (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin on outside of chassis by rear wheels outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear bumper frame corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,315 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/side front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,275 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)

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,219 miles

O/S front headlight has little kick up to left

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,255 miles

Slight corrosion rear bumper

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,058 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 61,518 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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S581 LRN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S581 LRN, 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 S581 LRN registered?

S581 LRN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S581 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S581 LRN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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