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S893 TAH

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 TAH
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 73,569 miles

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

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

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

play in both king pins

slight imbalance on rear brakes

underside and vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 70,688 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bolt in cross member under engine corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 17 May 2012 70,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bolt in cross member under engine corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,082 miles

all brake pipes have corrosion

cross member underneath engine has corrosion

rear light board has corrosion

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes have corrosion

cross member underneath engine has corrosion

rear light board has corrosion

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,564 miles

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

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

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

inner wings corroded

o/s/r hub seal looks to be leaking

p.a.s slight oil leak

rear inner arch area chassis corroded

sills corroded

slight free play in steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

inner wings corroded

o/s/r hub seal looks to be leaking

p.a.s slight oil leak

rear inner arch area chassis corroded

sills corroded

slight free play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,847 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes & discs corroded.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipes & discs corroded.

Fluid loss at O/S/R hub.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,021 miles

Approx 35mm slack at steering.

Both O/S/R tyres 1.6mm tread, both N/S/R 2.0mm.

Brake pipes corroded.

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Slight leak at PAS pipe.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 54,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Approx 35mm slack at steering.

Both O/S/R tyres 1.6mm tread, both N/S/R 2.0mm.

Brake pipes corroded.

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

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Slight leak at PAS pipe.

Pass 17 May 2007 48,290 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake discs worn & corroded pads worn slight play both front king pins

Fail 16 May 2007 48,290 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake discs worn & corroded, pads well worn. †Vertical & radial slack in both King Pins

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 43,436 miles

Front brakes binding slightly. †Small leak at PAS pipe at front.

Fail 16 May 2006 43,436 miles

Front brakes binding slightly. †Small leak at PAS pipe at front.

Nearside 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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S893 TAH is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White 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 S893 TAH, 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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S893 TAH is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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