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S873 VTU

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 VTU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 73,924 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,202 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,200 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 63,881 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,542 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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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S873 VTU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White 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 S873 VTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S873 VTU registered?

S873 VTU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S873 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 VTU 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.

Does S873 VTU have outstanding finance?

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