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S170 SPW

1998 Ldv Cub Diesel

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,874 mi
Last recorded170,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel109,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 SPW
MakeLdv
ModelCub Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 170,874 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 170,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 152,573 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 152,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 134,040 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 117,982 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 117,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. †ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED(NOT SEVERELY PITTED/WEAKENED)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv Cub Diesel?

Based on 1,734 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
8,149
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Stop lamp not working 130
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 88
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
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S170 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 109,395 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 407 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S170 SPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S170 SPW registered?

S170 SPW is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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