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S896 RAD

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,952 mi
Last recorded61,952 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 RAD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,613 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion, front discs showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,910 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear handbrake cable bracket/guide coming away from vehicle

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear handbrake cable bracket/guide coming away from vehicle

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,949 miles

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Fire extinguisher in rear insecure and floating around floor.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,987 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,927 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Offside Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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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S896 RAD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S896 RAD, 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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S896 RAD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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