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S938 FTN

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,182 mi
Last recorded88,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 FTN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,182 miles

damp with fuel around engine bay no leak found at time of test

vehicle has extensive corrosion not prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

vehicle extensively corroded not all areas are prescrided

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside kingpin has slight lift

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,383 miles

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 79,376 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,002 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 76,995 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 74,949 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 74,897 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,232 miles

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

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

front bump stops missing

slight scratching windscreen o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 63,512 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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S938 FTN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S938 FTN, 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 S938 FTN registered?

S938 FTN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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