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S851 BDV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,771 mi
Last recorded138,771 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 BDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 138,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 138,735 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 136,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 136,744 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R/I TYRE NAILED

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 133,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 133,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

secure interior trims and o/s glove box panel

sighns of a oil leak?

torque wheeel nuts

Pass 23 Sep 2007 131,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 131,482 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 119,468 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2006 119,401 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

clutch heavy.

clutch heavy. †o/s front chassis corroding.

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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S851 BDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S851 BDV, 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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S851 BDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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