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S470 JRV

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests39 (19 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate48.7%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 JRV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 20 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight brake imbalance rear

slight lift in king pins

Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,787 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Fail 16 Sep 2024 63,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 62,858 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,837 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper has damage

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bumper has damage

wipers poor

Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,132 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear bumper has damage

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper has damage

rear shock absorbers mounts corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 61,006 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper has damage

rear shock absorbers mounts corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper has damage

rear shock absorbers mounts slightly corroded

rear step corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper has damage

rear shock absorbers mounts slightly corroded

rear step corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 60,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear bumper slight damage

rear shock absorber mounts corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,469 miles

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear bumper has damage

Offside Rear shock absorber mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 59,468 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear bumper has damage

Offside Rear shock absorber mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,834 miles

MOVEMENT IN KING PINS

REAR STEP CORRODED

SCREW IN N/S/R OUTER TYRE

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% REAR AXLE IMBALANCED O/S IS LOWER (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MOVEMENT IN KING PINS

REAR STEP CORRODED

SCREW IN N/S/R OUTER TYRE

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,238 miles

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

Nearside Front step light loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,657 miles

CORROSION TO REAR STEP

N/S/R SIDE BUMPER TRIM INSECURE

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,656 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r inner tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO REAR STEP

N/S/R OUTER TYRE IS ON LIMIT

N/S/R SIDE BUMPER TRIM INSECURE

O/S/R OUTER TYRE IS ON LIMIT

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,972 miles

O/S 2ND ROW SEAT BACK LOOSE AND FABRIC TORN

O/S/R BUMPER CORNER LOOSE

YOUR VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST PASSED THE EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2ND ROW O/S SEAT BACK LOOSE AND FABRIC TORN

FREEPLAY IN STEERING BOX

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING CLOST TO LIMIT

HAND BRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

MOVEMENT IN TOP COLUMN BUSH CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R INNER TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN

O/S/R CORNER BUMPER INSECURE

REAR STEP BENT

SIDE PLAY IN N/S/F KING PIN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,758 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

wind screen rubber split on all four corners

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

wind screen rubber split on all four corners

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,806 miles

rear step bent and touching rear spring

Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,806 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear step bent and touching rear spring

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,575 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CRACKED AT TAIL PIPE MOUNT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN KING PINS

STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,182 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX BAFFLES LOOSE AND STARTING TO SPLIT AT TAIL PIPE JOINT

Fail 12 Aug 2009 44,179 miles

Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX BAFFLES LOOSE AND STARTING TO SPLIT AT TAIL PIPE JOINT

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,251 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,563 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,560 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

passenger step light not working

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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S470 JRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.7%.

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 S470 JRV, 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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S470 JRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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