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S780 TBC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 TBC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 170,428 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 170,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 161,286 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 161,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 154,362 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 154,361 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,079 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 144,079 miles

Centre Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 134,539 miles

Centre Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 134,539 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,855 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 125,855 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 115,553 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 115,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,463 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 105,460 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 93,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust front pipe bracket cracked and rubber mounting splitting

front bump stops missing

r/o/s light insecure

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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S780 TBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S780 TBC, 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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S780 TBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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