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R438 ORB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,411 mi
Last recorded225,411 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 ORB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 225,411 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CAKED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO ASSESS

Fail 8 May 2024 225,411 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CAKED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO ASSESS

Fail 16 Oct 2023 225,407 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed outside prescribed area

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal unable to assess

Pass 21 Oct 2022 222,394 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle repairs covered in underseal unable to assess

Pass 29 Apr 2021 217,177 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight lift on kingpins

underside of vehicle covered in underseal unable to assess some repairs . some repairs done from inside of vehicle unable to assess

Fail 29 Apr 2021 217,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight lift on kingpins

underside of vehicle covered in underseal unable to assess some repairs . some repairs done from inside of vehicle unable to assess

Pass 11 Nov 2019 214,307 miles

brake pipes coated in grease unable to assess

inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

some areas covered in underseal and repaired from inside vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2019 214,302 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

slight lift on offside front kingpin

some areas covered in underseal and repaired from inside vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 206,397 miles

Nearside Rear chassis swollen but not seriously weakened

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

knock from steering box

rear footbrake 25% out f balance

Fail 1 Oct 2018 206,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis swollen but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear footbrake 23% out of balance

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 60 mm free play at steering wheel limit is 75mm (2.3 (a) (i))

knock in steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2017 200,520 miles

Offside Front Lower king pin slight lift

both inner sills holed not in prescribed area

floor and bulkhead repair covered in underseal and fibreglass unable to see properly

Fail 27 Sep 2017 200,515 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower king pin slight lift

both inner sills holed not in prescribed area

floor and bulkhead repair covered in underseal and fibreglass unable to see properly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 192,973 miles

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

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

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 19 Jul 2010 190,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 186,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

nearside & offside front windscreen stonechip damage.

nearside rear inner tyre on legal limit.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 186,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

nearside & offside front windscreen stonechip damage.

nearside rear inner tyre on legal limit.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 172,526 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 172,262 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.F.4)

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

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

advanced wear on front anti roll bar bushes

oil leak

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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R438 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R438 ORB, 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 R438 ORB registered?

R438 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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