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W542 CPU

2000 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,049 mi
Last recorded109,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 CPU
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 109,049 miles

front brake pads appear low

front number plate deteriorated

front to rear , n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f indicator cracked

n/s/r tyre tread low , walls cracking , recommend replace

note ; both headlamps reflectors poor condition

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge , inner wall deformed

parking brake requires adjustment

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

rear leaf springs , shackle bushes deteriorated

slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

Fail 9 Oct 2012 109,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads appear low

front number plate deteriorated

front to rear , n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/f indicator cracked

n/s/r tyre tread low , walls cracking , recommend replace

note ; both headlamps reflectors poor condition

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge , inner wall deformed

parking brake requires adjustment

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

rear leaf springs , shackle bushes deteriorated

slight drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

prop shaft u/j excessively worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 106,876 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

prop shaft u/j excessively worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,326 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

coolent leak from water pump

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet catch stiff operation

brake servo operation getting slow

general oil leaks

most brake pipes corroded with some pitting

o/s headlight lens cracked

o/s washer jet poor

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

under engine cover

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,333 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,530 miles

as per original vt32 no 154569626293

Fail 17 Aug 2006 67,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

some perishing to all road tyres outer side walls

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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W542 CPU is a 2000 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W542 CPU, 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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W542 CPU is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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