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S850 FWW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 FWW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 89,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust strap broken

front number plate deteriorated

nearside and offside front wheel arches excessive corossion evident

offside rear brake binding sliughtly

parking brake fulcrum pin siezed

rear brake imbalance evident

rear door mechanism worn

rear seat belt buckle outer cover broken and missing.

drivers door step excessively corroded.

nearside front chassis holed and corroded

nearside front step holed and corroded

offside front chassis holed and corroded

plate around steering box inadequate welding

side door step excessively corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion holes front wheel inner arches and drivers step.

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,263 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,274 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,365 miles

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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S850 FWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S850 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 S850 FWW registered?

S850 FWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S850 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 FWW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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