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S218 ERR

1998 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 ERR
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,911 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs scored

Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,887 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,887 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,439 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

play in steering rack

vehicle corrodod underneath

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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S218 ERR is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S218 ERR, 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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S218 ERR is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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