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S285 TRD

1998 Ldv Cub

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 TRD
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,500 miles

front to rear and rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,635 miles

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

stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,855 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 77,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f head light glass hole in it

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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S285 TRD is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S285 TRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S285 TRD?

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What year was S285 TRD registered?

S285 TRD is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S285 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 TRD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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