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S879 SNY

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,706 mi
Last recorded155,706 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 SNY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 155,706 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 155,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 152,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 152,076 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

rear lens cracked n/s

Fail 6 Mar 2008 152,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2007 146,851 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

side loading door does not open

Pass 12 Mar 2007 146,851 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

side loading door does not open

Pass 3 Mar 2006 139,633 miles

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

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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S879 SNY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S879 SNY, 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 S879 SNY registered?

S879 SNY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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