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R258 XDC

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,140 mi
Last recorded125,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 XDC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 125,140 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 124,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 124,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2022 124,022 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 123,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed, corrosion to both rear inner corners

Pass 5 Dec 2020 122,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner corners holed and corroded

underside corroded / heavy underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2020 122,863 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear inner corners holed and corroded

underside corroded / heavy underseal

Pass 24 May 2019 122,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Differential leaking

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vallance heavily corroded

Slight play detected in front wheels

Fail 23 May 2019 122,321 miles

Offside 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Differential leaking

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vallance heavily corroded

Slight play detected in front wheels

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,824 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 121,254 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,965 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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 22 Jun 2012 111,601 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,201 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,408 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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R258 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R258 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 R258 XDC registered?

R258 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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