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R917 SBV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 SBV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 79,710 miles

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

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2024 75,344 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2024 75,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 74,876 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,679 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 73,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the caliper 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 72,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 67,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,948 miles

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

Nearside sliding door inner handle damaged but still operates

Offside rear inner tyre under inflated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside sliding door inner handle damaged but still operates

Offside rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,984 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 60,974 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,193 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 50,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 49,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 49,006 miles

Inner Front Lower Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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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R917 SBV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R917 SBV, 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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R917 SBV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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