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S242 NGB

1998 Ldv Cub Diesel

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,454 mi
Last recorded219,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel109,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 NGB
MakeLdv
ModelCub Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 219,454 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 219,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 213,624 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 213,586 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2006 204,330 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 204,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S242 NGB is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S242 NGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S242 NGB registered?

S242 NGB is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S242 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 NGB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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