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S815 LER

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 LER
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,974 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch material y weakend

Fail 29 Jul 2020 65,946 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 64,640 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower step area rusty

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak oil cooler area ()

Offside Front Lower floor pan materialy weakend through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Lower step area rusty

Pass 15 May 2018 63,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front feed to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 59,588 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2017 59,574 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 56,769 miles

Rear brake bleed nipples corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking between tread and has some damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Offside fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 16 May 2016 56,769 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking between tread and has some damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Offside fuel tank straps corroding

Rear brake bleed nipples corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 56,769 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear both tyres perishing between treads

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside fuel tank retaining straps corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,592 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

nearside reartyres getting low

rear light holding panel rusted away ( lights secure)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,592 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs rusty

rear light holding panel rusted away ( lights secure)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,097 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear inner tyre has a puncture

nearside rear inner tyre has a puncture

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,097 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear inner tyre has a puncture

nearside rear inner tyre has a puncture

Pass 25 May 2010 50,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,803 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 46,976 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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S815 LER is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S815 LER, 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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S815 LER is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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