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R298 XNC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 XNC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working also damaged (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting area floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower step area (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wing area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat loose

corrosion on both rear wheel arches / sill area

damp in both front lamp units

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,357 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak also slight play on arm (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on fuel tank brackets

n/s side door handle stiff

slight corrosion on sills/ chassis&rear wheelarches

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,354 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak also slight play on arm (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on fuel tank brackets

n/s side door handle stiff

slight corrosion on sills/ chassis&rear wheelarches

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,471 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on sills /chassis

corrosion onfuel tank brackets

Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,471 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on sills /chassis

corrosion onfuel tank brackets

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,927 miles

Exhaust tail pipe broken off.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,999 miles

Nearside slide door bottom runner insecure.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,758 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,748 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,060 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,427 miles

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

n/s/f shock abs lower bush worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,210 miles

bonnett release cable defective

slight oil seepage from steering box

Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,199 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

bonnett release cable defective

slight oil seepage from steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2006 52,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,685 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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R298 XNC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R298 XNC, 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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R298 XNC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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