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S779 CHU

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 CHU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bracket (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,878 miles

heaverly undersealed

rear crossmeber slight corrsion

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 26 Jan 2015 59,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

heaverly undersealed

rear crossmeber slight corrsion

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,877 miles

rear tow bar not fitted

slight movement in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 47,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

frond discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,320 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear inner tyres underinflated

n/s/r outer tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,075 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,320 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,730 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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S779 CHU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S779 CHU, 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 S779 CHU registered?

S779 CHU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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