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R651 FOJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 FOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

cab and chassi has age related corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

age related corrosion to cab

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,002 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,566 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,566 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load both (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front window glass missing

Rear Oil leak crank oil seal ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,106 miles

front brake discs worn

minor leak from hydraulic pump (tipper)

minor oil leak

o/s/r outer tyre deteriorated - not excessive

slight surface rust under cab

steering has slight freeplay (steering box)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

minor leak from hydraulic pump (tipper)

minor oil leak

o/s/r outer tyre deteriorated - not excessive

slight surface rust under cab

steering has slight freeplay (steering box)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f slam panel slight corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f slam panel slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk casing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,825 miles

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)

Oil leak

front brake disc's pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 13 May 2009 71,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 67,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,319 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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R651 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R651 FOJ, 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 R651 FOJ registered?

R651 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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