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R916 LFM

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,753 mi
Last recorded90,753 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 LFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,059 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes low effort!

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,701 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,701 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,389 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,956 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,831 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,237 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,224 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,829 miles

Advise drivers seat runners worn.

Advise free play in steering box.

Advise mud gaurd and flap damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 52,587 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R916 LFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R916 LFM, 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 R916 LFM registered?

R916 LFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R916 LFM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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