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S887 APF

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,776 mi
Last recorded68,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 APF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,776 miles

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

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

n/s/f leaf spring slightly corroded

o/s/f leaf spring slightley corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 68,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 May 2008 61,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 61,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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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S887 APF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S887 APF, 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 S887 APF registered?

S887 APF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S887 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 APF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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