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V788 SWT

2000 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 SWT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,875 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror poor condition

prop shaft centre bearing collasped

Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,870 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror poor condition

prop shaft centre bearing collasped

Fail 19 May 2010 120,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 119,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 106,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Oct 2008 106,356 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,606 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

oil on rear wheels suggesting possible hub oil seal leaking

offside front brake caliper bleed nipple broken in caliper

Fail 13 Sep 2007 75,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

oil on nearside rear wheels indicating possible hub oil seal leaking

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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V788 SWT is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 84,188 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 V788 SWT, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V788 SWT registered?

V788 SWT is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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