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W197 CEV

2000 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 CEV
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,835 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 137,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,271 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer body sill is weak.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear outer body sill is weak.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,009 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,760 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 118,530 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,636 miles

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

offside rear service and parking brake performance low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,473 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 108,461 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 103,434 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 103,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 96,012 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W197 CEV is a 2000 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,292 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 W197 CEV, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W197 CEV is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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