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R709 YOA

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,198 mi
Last recorded166,198 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 YOA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 166,198 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

cross member under engine some corrosion o/s

Fail 13 Feb 2026 166,197 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

cross member under engine some corrosion o/s

Pass 13 Jan 2025 154,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front cross member (under engine) - offside corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 146,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 138,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,391 miles

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

Heavy corrosion in places outside prescribed areas

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 134,359 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor multiple places, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor multiple places, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion in places outside prescribed areas

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside hand brake sticking

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,754 miles

corrosion to sills inner & outer

Fail 24 Apr 2019 130,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected hand brake lever floor mount corroded (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake adjustment out but passed brake test

os rear sill corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2018 130,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s rear brake adjustment out but passed brake test

os rear sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 126,897 miles

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

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

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 Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,080 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 123,077 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 120,263 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear outter archs corrored

Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,260 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear outter archs corrored

Pass 19 Apr 2014 115,661 miles

rear exhaust system detorated

both rear inner archs corrored

offside front step slightly corrored

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 109,984 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 87,961 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

free play detected at steering box will need attn before next mot

Pass 10 May 2006 82,651 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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R709 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R709 YOA, 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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R709 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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