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R408 OEB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 OEB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery loose

track rod bent

Fail 25 Aug 2010 133,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery loose

track rod bent

Pass 13 May 2009 132,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2009 132,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 132,475 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,660 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 131,660 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 130,499 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 130,499 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

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

battery insecure

n/s inner front arch starting to coroded

rear floor pan o/s rear starting to coroded

stearing box damp

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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R408 OEB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R408 OEB, 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 R408 OEB registered?

R408 OEB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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