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R309 EOC

1998 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,334 mi
Last recorded130,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 EOC
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 130,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 130,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 130,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,258 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 127,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 122,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 117,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perrished

off side rear light unit is broken

off side A post has split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 112,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perrished

off side rear light unit is broken

off side rear tyre perrished

off side A post has split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 127,821 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front strut corroded

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly

Rear brakes have 35% imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper motor/linkage sounds partially seized

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing thin

Fail 3 Jul 2008 127,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front strut corroded

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly

Rear brakes have 35% imbalance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper motor/linkage sounds partially seized

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge and wearing thin

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre punctured

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 100,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front and rear number plates deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub?

Based on 52,091 MOT tests across 4,702 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,443
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,314
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,100
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,264
Stop lamp not working 2,487
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,471
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R309 EOC is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 95,769 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Cub fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R309 EOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R309 EOC is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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