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R718 ORB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 ORB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,494 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,493 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.C.2)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,786 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,910 miles

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

fixing for offside rear seat not original type

offside rear and nearside rear row of seats not fitted

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2006 68,765 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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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R718 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R718 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R718 ORB registered?

R718 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R718 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 ORB shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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