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S885 ARP

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 ARP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 162,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper to brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component steering box (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 161,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door step corroded drivers seat cushion collapsing

rear doors corroded wiper mechcanism worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 161,641 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jun 2014 161,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Jun 2013 161,329 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 161,314 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

drivers seat torn

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2013 161,297 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 160,645 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

scracthes to screen

Fail 10 Apr 2012 160,642 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery loose

scracthes to screen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 160,358 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside mirror glass cracked light scratches to windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 159,314 miles

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

light scratches to windowscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2010 159,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

light scratches to windowscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2009 157,779 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 157,730 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 156,121 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 156,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 153,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 153,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S885 ARP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S885 ARP, 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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S885 ARP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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