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S881 TNB

1998 Man Unknown

Green Diesel 4580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,567 mi
Last recorded191,567 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Man Unknown214,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 TNB
MakeMan
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 191,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 191,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 191,214 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 190,862 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 189,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 189,528 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 189,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

king pins have slight lift

Fail 11 Nov 2020 189,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

king pins have slight lift

Pass 4 Jun 2019 182,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front king pins have slightlift

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 175,133 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 172,155 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Man Unknown?

Based on 6,082 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
11,611
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads
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S881 TNB is a 1998 Man Unknown in Green with a 4,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Man Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 214,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Man Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 28 years old, this Man Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S881 TNB is a 1998 Man Unknown, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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