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S98 UAO

1998 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub95,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 UAO
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 132,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wheel arch rusted and holed but not within prescribed areas

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 May 2012 125,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 125,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 118,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 118,382 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 107,673 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 107,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 104,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 101,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,526 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,262 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
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S98 UAO is a 1998 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S98 UAO, 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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S98 UAO is a 1998 Ldv Cub, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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