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S838 SCA

1998 Ldv Convoy

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 SCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,759 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

near side rear body bearer bolt slack

off side front body bearer bolt slack

Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,746 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

near side rear body bearer bolt slack

off side front body bearer bolt slack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,560 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 68,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,766 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)

steering box is tight due to over adjustment

Fail 28 Jan 2012 63,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,530 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,212 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,584 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 37,567 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S838 SCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S838 SCA, 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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S838 SCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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