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S892 BOU

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,540 mi
Last recorded141,540 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 BOU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,540 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear near side reg plate light deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 141,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear near side reg plate light deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,075 miles

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

battery insercure

osf tyre edge wearing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

battery insercure

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,761 miles

Oil leak

battrey insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2012 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

battrey insecure

nsr hand brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 101,484 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,606 miles

Both wipers worn

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear hub slight oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,602 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both wipers worn

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,123 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 69,121 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,144 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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S892 BOU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S892 BOU, 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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S892 BOU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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