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ExpiredMileage
225,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CAKED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO ASSESS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CAKED IN UNDER SEAL UNABLE TO ASSESS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
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.
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?
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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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