LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb (1998)
1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb
CarHunch analysed 2,255 real MOT records for the 1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1998 LDV Convoy has serious reliability issues: only 29.5% pass the MOT first time, nearly three times worse than the UK average of 80%. While dangerous defects affect just 12.7% of vehicles, the real concern is the sheer volume of work needed—these vans average nearly one failure and 2.6 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems.
At 100,000 miles median, these vehicles are well-used but typical for their age, yet the high failure rate suggests this model has aged poorly rather than benefiting from careful ownership. If you're considering buying one, budget for comprehensive pre-purchase inspection focused on braking, suspension and engine components, and factor in regular remedial work to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 2,250 | 29.6% | 0.98 |
| Petrol (0%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb vehicles fall between 72,407 and 131,221 miles.
1998 LDV 400 Convoy D Lwb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.
MOT History Averages
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