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R253 XDC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 XDC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 59,589 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 59,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking CYLINDER 1 LEAK OFF PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,510 miles

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,011 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,139 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,322 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,282 miles

Rear step corroded/holed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,648 miles

Nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside front tyre wall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R253 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R253 XDC, 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 R253 XDC registered?

R253 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R253 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 XDC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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