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S635 SMJ

1998 Ldv Cub

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,169 mi
Last recorded150,169 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 SMJ
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 150,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 149,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

rear exhaust system rusty

slight damage tooffside outer sill

Pass 23 Sep 2011 148,360 miles

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

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

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

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

front shocker bushes perishing

offside front tyre perishing

rust on inner rear sill

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Fail 23 Sep 2011 148,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front shocker bushes perishing

offside front tyre perishing

rust on inner rear sill

slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 6 Oct 2010 146,895 miles

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

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

front tyre side walls perishing

slight damage to offside rear light unit

surface rust around lower arm mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2010 146,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre side walls perishing

slight damage to offside rear light unit

surface rust around lower arm mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2009 143,757 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 143,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 139,047 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

nearside front lower sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 134,741 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 134,741 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 132,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 132,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S635 SMJ is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S635 SMJ, 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 S635 SMJ registered?

S635 SMJ is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S635 SMJ safe to buy?

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