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S847 NNL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 NNL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,944 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the whole vehicle has been welded many times underneath and in cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the whole vehicle has been welded many times underneath and in cab (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 98,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,302 miles

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

Front floor corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,260 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Front floor corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,894 miles

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Shocker mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area for tipper body heavily corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 97,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing in vicinity of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp loose in body (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in kingpin

Rear chassis corroded at rear shock mountings but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES

Steel chassis brace below engine insecure, fell off during test

Supplementary chassis for tipper body heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,145 miles

o/s trackrod end gaitor deteriorated

excessive corrosion in non prescribed / heavily corroded in prescribed areas

free play in steering

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

hand brake cables deteriorated

rear brakes slightly uneven in application

steering box seepage of oil

steering idler arm balljoint worn / has movement

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,569 miles

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

brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on ferrules

excessive corrosion in non prescribed ares

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas but not excessive at time of MOT

oil leak

suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch judder

extensive corrosion in non prescribed areas

extensive corrosion in prescribed areas

free play in steering

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

seepage of oil from steering box

steering and suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,208 miles

Braking system leaking pipe union from resivior to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch judder

extensive corrosion in non prescribed areas

extensive corrosion in prescribed areas

free play in steering

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

seepage of oil from steering box

steering and suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING IDLER ARM BALLJOINT WORN

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

corrosion in prescribed areas but not excessive at time of MOT

movement in worn kingpin assemblies

oil leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2016 94,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING IDLER ARM BALLJOINT WORN

STRONG ADVISE both rear inner tyres heavily worn bald on edges and perishing

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r outer tyre tread low and heavily perished

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

corrosion in prescribed areas but not excessive at time of MOT

movement in worn kingpin assemblies

oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

excessive corrosion in n/s/f inner bodywork not prescribed areas

front brakes squeal in operation

o/s/f outer track rod end gaitor slightly deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

movement in front king pin assemblies

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,081 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on other hose ferrules and pipework in places.

extensive corrosion on front wing / inner body panels which are excessively corroded and coming apart at seams

extensively corroded on bodywork in non prescribed areas and prescribed areas

front floor panels excessively corroded / holed

movement in front king pin assemblies

oil leak

play in front hubs

Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules and pipework in places

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

heavy corrosion generally on vehicle but not considered excessive in prescribed areas

movement in front king pin assemblies

oil leak

play in front hubs

steering box damp / seepage of oil

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,688 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing low o/s/f pads very low near minimum thickness and discs in very poor condition

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

auxiliary belt shows cracking

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules and pipework in places

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

heavy corrosion generally on vehicle but not considered excessive in prescribed areas

movement in front king pin assemblies

oil leak

play in front hubs

steering box damp / seepage of oil

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads wearing low o/s/f pads very low near limit minimum thickness and discs in poor condition

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

advise wiper blades in poor condition advise replacing

auxiliary belts shows cracking

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules

heavy corrosion generally on vehicle but not considered excessive in prescribed areas

movement in front king pin assemblies

o/s/r outer tyre perishing / cracking

oil leak

steering box damp

travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,272 miles

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

auxiliary belts show cracking

front brake pads wearing low o/s/f pads very low nearing limit and discs in poor condition

heavy corrosion generally on vehicle but not consdered excessive in prescribed areas

movement in front king pin assemblies

o/s/r outer tyre perishing / cracking

oil leak

steering box damp

travel on parking brake

Fail 18 Jun 2010 90,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 89,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,079 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 89,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 88,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 86,537 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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S847 NNL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S847 NNL, 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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S847 NNL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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