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S586 VJW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,144 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

advise front cross-member corroded

n/s + o/s front king pins slight play

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 100,144 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns+os kingpins has play

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,905 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,905 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,731 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too low ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,288 miles

n/s + o/s king pins slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2018 97,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s + o/s king pins slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,919 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,919 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,134 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ns+os (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns+os (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 72,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 71,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 71,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,838 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2007 59,838 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,871 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear hand and foot brakes poor effort

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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S586 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S586 VJW, 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 S586 VJW registered?

S586 VJW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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