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S581 RDG

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,247 mi
Last recorded121,247 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 RDG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r parking brake low may require adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Oct 2012 121,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,014 miles

exhaust has slight leak

o/s/f inner arch has corrosion but is not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Nov 2011 116,014 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

o/s/f inner arch has corrosion but is not within prescribed areas

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,585 miles

alot of corrosion to front under side of vehicle repaired from inside

n/s rear number plate slightly dim

o/s rear shocker slightly damp

Fail 20 Aug 2010 112,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear service brake poor

o/s front seat slightly insecure

o/s rear outer tyre wearing on inner edge

some corrosion to o/s front body door/step not within perscribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 107,979 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 103,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,655 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 RDG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RDG, 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 RDG registered?

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

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