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S208 JLR

1998 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 JLR
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 131,970 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 131,965 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 119,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 119,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S208 JLR is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S208 JLR, 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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What year was S208 JLR registered?

S208 JLR is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S208 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 JLR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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