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S931 VAT

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 VAT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 107,867 miles

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

Nearside passenger step signs of corrosion

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 107,847 miles

Driving control(s) excessively corroded floor beneath pedals (6.8.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside passenger step signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 104,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front kingpins have slight lift

Fail 13 May 2015 104,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 103,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,079 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,806 miles

rear brakes out of balance.

Pass 1 May 2010 77,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,667 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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S931 VAT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S931 VAT, 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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S931 VAT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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