CarVerify

Free Car Check

S840 JJM

1998 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,868 mi
Last recorded62,868 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 JJM
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outersill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,444 miles

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deeriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres have surface cracks

innersills and floor corroding in places

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,444 miles

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

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deeriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres have surface cracks

innersills and floor corroding in places

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,744 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear leaf springs corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and rear tyres surface cracks

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear leaf springs corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,403 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre surface cracks

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre surface cracks

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2014 54,712 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear both leaf spring mount bushes deteriorating

rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,712 miles

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

rear both leaf spring mount bushes deteriorating

rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,729 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres have surface cracks

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,898 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,898 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,605 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,225 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,275 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rack has slight play

offside rear tyre has slight surface cracks

Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rack has slight play

offside rear tyre has slight surface cracks

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,046 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,509 miles

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
Full Ldv Cub reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S840 JJM is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S840 JJM, 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 S840 JJM?

You can check the full history of S840 JJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S840 JJM registered?

S840 JJM is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S840 JJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S840 JJM shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S840 JJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S840 JJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.