LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb (1996)
1996 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb
CarHunch analysed 567 real MOT records for the 1996 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1996 LDV Convoy is a very unreliable proposition: just 19.5% pass MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With a dangerous defect rate of 7.2%, you're looking at meaningful safety risks—not catastrophic, but real enough to factor into your decision.
These vans are running at 115,896 miles on average, which is relatively high for their age, and they're accumulating nearly three issues per test (0.61 failures plus 1.7 advisories). Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect regular—and often costly—maintenance to keep it roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 1996 LDV 400 Convoy Td 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 LDV 400 Convoy Td 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 1996 LDV 400 Convoy Td Lwb vehicles fall between 86,457 and 149,198 miles.
MOT History Averages
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