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S53 JFV

1998 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 JFV
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

brake pipe at rear feeding n/s/r corroding

o/s outer and inder sill holed and weaking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,447 miles

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

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

chassis and components at front and rear dry rusty and weakening

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s outer sill weakening

o/s/f brake discs wearing uneven and pitting on inner face

o/s/f under sill at front to chassis weakening

Fail 8 Aug 2011 101,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chassis and components at front and rear dry rusty and weakening

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s outer sill weakening

o/s/f brake discs wearing uneven and pitting on inner face

o/s/f under sill at front to chassis weakening

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,647 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

brake pipes feeding both front flexi hoses starting to corrode

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 99,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

brake pipes feeding both front flexi hoses starting to corrode

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,096 miles

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

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

the n/s front bumper is loose

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,580 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,778 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S53 JFV is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S53 JFV, 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 S53 JFV registered?

S53 JFV is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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