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R474 WOB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 WOB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 66,149 miles

Front king pins play

Fail 30 Mar 2026 66,149 miles

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

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

Front king pins play

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,692 miles

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

both front king pins worn

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,351 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 64,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 64,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,277 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,928 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 58,563 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,125 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,339 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,165 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 55,514 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,574 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R474 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R474 WOB, 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 R474 WOB registered?

R474 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R474 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 WOB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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