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S841 BFA

1998 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

174,460 mi
Last recorded174,460 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 BFA
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 174,460 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 171,457 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 171,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 158,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 158,664 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 146,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 132,630 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 132,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

No lights fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

driver seat damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,613 miles

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

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

full beam warning light will not go out

n/s/r lamp repaired

under side of vehicle rusty

welding repairs to inner sills

Fail 28 Apr 2006 127,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant pipes corroded .

Full beam warning light will not go out .

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

Nearside rear lamp lense has been glued together .

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

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

jacking damage to sill lower edges .

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2006 127,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coolant leaking

coolant pipes badly corroded .

fuel pipes corroded

full beam warning lamp will not go out .

jacking damage to sills .

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

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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S841 BFA is a 1998 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S841 BFA, 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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S841 BFA is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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