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S861 BDV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,155 mi
Last recorded16,155 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 BDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2010 16,155 miles

Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,725 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 11,725 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,622 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO LEAK OIL SLIGHTLY.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,902 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 5,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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S861 BDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S861 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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S861 BDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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