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R729 ORB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,192 mi
Last recorded74,192 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 ORB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 60,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,766 miles

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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R729 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R729 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 R729 ORB registered?

R729 ORB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R729 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 ORB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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