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S848 SCA

1998 Ldv Convoy

Multi-colour Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,038 mi
Last recorded142,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 SCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 142,038 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded keep checked for sharp edges

speedo cable rubbing on track rod arm

Fail 30 May 2013 142,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded keep checked for sharp edges

speedo cable rubbing on track rod arm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,773 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN NEARSIDE FRONT KINGPIN

SURFACE RUST ON NEAR SIDE REAR INNER SILL

SURFACE RUST ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL

Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,132 miles

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

Sharp edge on nearside step

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,733 miles

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 30 Jul 2009 117,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 117,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heavy corrosion to passenger door step

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f king pin and wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 111,468 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 111,457 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 111,428 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

several rear seatbelts becoming twisted

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2008 102,616 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,658 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,531 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,787 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 79,787 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.8.D.2b)

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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S848 SCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S848 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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What year was S848 SCA registered?

S848 SCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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