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R261 XDC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,047 mi
Last recorded83,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 XDC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

rear number plate light modified

welding repairs from inside the vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch/chassis rail corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,472 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,469 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 77,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Nearside External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R261 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R261 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 R261 XDC registered?

R261 XDC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R261 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 XDC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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