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S970 JLO

1998 Man Unknown

Blue Diesel 4580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,821 mi
Last recorded242,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Man Unknown214,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 JLO
MakeMan
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 242,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Front eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 238,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 238,850 miles

light underside corrosion

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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S970 JLO is a 1998 Man Unknown in Blue with a 4,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was S970 JLO registered?

S970 JLO is a 1998 Man Unknown, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S970 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 JLO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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