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S837 TOV

1999 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,242 mi
Last recorded53,242 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ldv Convoy89,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 TOV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,242 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs in a poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,704 miles

n/s side door inner trim missing showing sharp edges

Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

n/s side door inner trim missing showing sharp edges

Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,253 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,253 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 May 2005 36,547 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 36,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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S837 TOV is a 1999 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 89,202 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 S837 TOV, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S837 TOV registered?

S837 TOV is a 1999 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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