LDV Convoy (1994)
1994 LDV Convoy
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 1994 LDV Convoy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1994 LDV Convoy has a 60.1% first-time pass rate—significantly below the UK average of 80%—and nearly 30% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, making reliability a genuine concern for any buyer. The diesel engines (which account for virtually all vehicles in this cohort) don't help: a 59.7% pass rate shows this fuel type offers no advantage here.
At an average mileage of 128,257 miles, these vehicles are racked, and they show it—owners face an average of 2.2 failures and 6.4 advisories per MOT, signalling that worn components and systemic issues are the norm rather than the exception. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the brake system, steering, and suspension, which typically drive failures on vehicles of this age and condition.
What to check before buying a 1994 LDV Convoy
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.
- ⚠️ 28.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (98%) | 116 | 59.7% | 2.22 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 LDV Convoy 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 1994 LDV Convoy vehicles fall between 89,402 and 142,562 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 LDV Convoy
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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32.6%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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24.6%
Oil leak
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22.5%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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21.7%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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18.1%
Horn not working
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15.9%
Battery insecure
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15.9%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.
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