LDV Convoy (1998)
1998 LDV Convoy
CarHunch analysed 6,532 real MOT records for the 1998 LDV Convoy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1998 LDV Convoy has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for a vehicle of this age. More worrying still, 31% of these vans have recorded dangerous defects at some point, substantially above typical levels—this is a serious buyer consideration if you're looking at one of these older work vehicles.
These Convoys are averaging 103,500 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but owners are tackling an average of 3.15 failures and nearly 12 advisories per test, indicating worn componentry across multiple systems. If you're considering buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and steering—the high failure count suggests these are the problem areas—and budget for near-term repairs rather than expecting a clean example.
What to check before buying a 1998 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.
- ⚠️ 31% 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 (100%) | 6,513 | 63.8% | 3.15 |
| Petrol (0%) | 17 | 79.8% | 1.82 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 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 1998 LDV Convoy vehicles fall between 71,878 and 126,747 miles.
1998 LDV Convoy — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 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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60.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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58.8%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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54.9%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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49.8%
Oil leak
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40.7%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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38.8%
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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34.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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33.6%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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