1998 Ldv Convoy — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 325 MOT tests analysed for the 1998 Ldv Convoy, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 66.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (76.1%).

Pass rate

325

MOT tests analysed

33.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

24.8

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1998 Ldv Convoy
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	20.3%	66
2	Lighting & signalling	18.8%	61
3	Body, structure & corrosion	12.9%	42
4	Suspension	12.0%	39
5	Visibility	8.3%	27
6	Steering	6.8%	22

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1998 Ldv Convoy
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	47
2	Prescribed areas	35
3	Service brake imbalance	32
4	Integral vehicle structure condition	31
5	Service brake performance	26
6	Chassis condition	22

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 1998 Ldv Convoy
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	42.1%	137
2	Suspension	32.6%	106
3	Body, structure & corrosion	24.6%	80
4	Tyres	16.0%	52
5	Emissions & environmental	14.5%	47
6	Steering	14.5%	47

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1998 Convoy
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	44	34.1%
60-90k	137	32.1%
90-120k	79	39.2%
120-150k	32	37.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1998 Convoy
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	85	36.5%
2022	73	32.9%
2023	52	26.9%
2024	60	35.0%
2025	55	36.4%

What to check before buying a 1998 Convoy

Before buying a 1998 Ldv Convoy, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 20.3% of tests for this year.

Brakes (20.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (18.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Body, structure & corrosion (12.9% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 1998 Ldv Convoys pass their MOT?

66.1% of the 325 1998 Ldv Convoy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 1998 Ldv Convoy?

Brakes, recorded in 20.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.8%).

Does the 1998 Convoy get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.1% in the 30-60k band to 37.5% in the 120-150k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 325 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.