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S850 GWW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 GWW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 87,488 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side rear inner tyre soft

Fail 3 May 2012 87,488 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear inner tyre soft

Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear nearside inner soft

Spare tyre soft

Fail 10 Mar 2012 87,432 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,761 miles

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,002 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 85,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,743 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,102 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 81,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre punctured and loose in carrier, Regd,as 17 seat M/B I row of 3 only behind driver,floor to roof partition,then cargo area/garage breakdown equipment

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,880 miles

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

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

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 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S850 GWW, 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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S850 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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