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S787 TBA

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 TBA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 98,853 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s behind wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

doorsteps and under cab corroded and holed out side prescribed areas

Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,853 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam excessive lift (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount brake pipe and flexi mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s behind wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

doorsteps and under cab corroded and holed out side prescribed areas

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,710 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded not in a perscibed area

both n/s rear tyres appear under inflated

both sides front king pins worn strong advise on n/s

load sensing valve damp

load sensing valve damp

o/s front chassis at top shocker mount corroded

o/s front sill step corroded not in perscribed area

o/s rear inner tyre under inflated but not fouling

under engine brasser bar mountings corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,384 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both front inner wheel arches and o/s front step area holed and corroded not in a perscribed area

both o/s rear tyres getting low in tread and worn on edges

both rear chassis above rear axle badly corroded

n/s rear position light part lit

o/s of front bracer bar under engine deteriorated

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,068 miles

batterys slightly insecure

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

both front inner arch areas holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

both sides rear chassis above rear axle corroded and splitting strong advise

load sensing valve damp

n/s wiper blade poor

o/s of front braser bar under engine corroded and weak

o/s rear inner tyre wearing on edges

slight engine oil leak

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Upper Marker lamps not working

Rust/corrosion to front offside & nearside wheel arches, not load bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,269 miles

both rear top marker lights inop

drivers door dificult to open from outside

engine running rough on idle

engine under bracer bar corroded on o/s requires attension

lift and play in both front kingpins

o/s front inner wing holed and corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,266 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs lipped pads very low

both rear top marker lights inop

drivers door dificult to open from outside

engine running rough on idle

engine under bracer bar corroded on o/s requires attension

front exhaust bracket broken

lift and play in both front kingpins

o/s front inner wing holed and corroded

one battery slightly insecure

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both sides rear outer chassis corroded not holed strong advise

engine oil leak

engine under crossmember o/s bracket corroded

lift and play in both front kingpins

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s rear top marker light inop

o/s front brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,463 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs lipped pads low

both sides rear outer chassis corroded not holed strong advise

engine oil leak

engine under crossmember o/s bracket corroded

lift and play in both front kingpins

n/s front indicator lens cracked

n/s rear top marker light inop

n/s wiper poor

o/s front brake pipe at flexi corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,435 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres getting low in tread and uneven wear

both front wiper blades poor

drivers and passenger outer seat belts frayed

engine running rough

front brake pads low

front fuel tank strap corroded

lift in both king pins

n/s rear top marker inop

slight bind o/s front and n/s rear hubs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,468 miles

rear n/s top marker inop

both front tyres uneven wear

front brake pads low and discs lipped

front roll bar d bushes worn

lift in king pins

o/s outer track rod end gaiter split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,111 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

n/s top rear side lamp inop

n/s/rear outer tyre low tread and scrubbed

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s/front brake pipe to flexi corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,196 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)

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

engine coolant leak down timing cover water pump?

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

rear tyres getting low/nails in all rear tyre treads

starter motor or engine ring gear fault?

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

expansion tank lid insercure

nail in offside rear inner tyre

possible water pump leak

power steering belt loose

Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

expansion tank lid insercure

nail in offside rear inner tyre

possible water pump leak

power steering belt loose

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,755 miles

front springs rear lower bushes poor

slight lift in nearside kingpin

Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,479 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear upperside light inop

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

travel in footbrake

Fail 9 Nov 2006 69,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,571 miles

front no plate damaged

front pads getting low

lift pump area wet

slight oil leak and on min

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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S787 TBA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S787 TBA, 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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S787 TBA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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