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S890 APF

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

192,311 mi
Last recorded192,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 APF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 192,311 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 192,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 175,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 175,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 136,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 136,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 116,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s inner rear tyre close to limit

advise no spare wheel

advise o/s front tyre close to limit

advise play in both front king pins

advise slight noise both front wheel bearing

advise track arm bent slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,884 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,884 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge.

rear door can not be opened from outside.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in steering box

Fail 19 Feb 2008 77,851 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,621 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

crack n/s/f lower screen cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2006 74,780 miles

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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S890 APF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S890 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 S890 APF registered?

S890 APF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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