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W197 SOU

2000 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 SOU
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,321 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 94,252 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower effort near side rear parking brake

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 May 2013 94,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside/offside rear chassis rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,097 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,755 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,679 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 80,675 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,371 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 68,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,192 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 60,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,496 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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W197 SOU is a 2000 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SOU, 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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What year was W197 SOU registered?

W197 SOU is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W197 SOU safe to buy?

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