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S830 FWW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 FWW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,891 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake outer handbrake cable fixing damaged

outer chassis near rear shock top mountings corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 1 Oct 2012 121,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake outer handbrake cable fixing damaged

outer chassis near rear shock top mountings corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 19 Aug 2010 115,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,085 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight crossion to both front outer arches

slight crossion to both inner rear wheel arches

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight crossion to both front outer arches

slight crossion to both inner rear wheel arches

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,490 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 91,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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S830 FWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S830 FWW, 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 S830 FWW registered?

S830 FWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S830 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S830 FWW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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