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S899 JJM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 JJM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,805 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,075 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 71,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Leaf spring, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All welding outside prescribed areas poor

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside door step weld repair not continuous

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 71,062 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded

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

Offside Door step corroded

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 62,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Centre propshaft bush/bearing worn

Corrosion set into chassis

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

Offside wheel arch excessively corroded out of prescribed areas

Underside vehicle various stages of corrosion

Wipers smearing screen

offside front brake ferrells corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,482 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside headlamp condensated affecting aim

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

Offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,355 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch coroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,355 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front inner wheel arch coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,730 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 39,730 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,452 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 32,444 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,856 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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S899 JJM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S899 JJM, 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 S899 JJM registered?

S899 JJM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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