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S494 RNE

1998 Ldv Cub Diesel

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,843 mi
Last recorded153,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel109,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 RNE
MakeLdv
ModelCub Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2008 153,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 153,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,437 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 133,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 116,011 miles

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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S494 RNE is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S494 RNE, 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 S494 RNE registered?

S494 RNE is a 1998 Ldv Cub Diesel, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S494 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 RNE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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