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W597 AAY

2000 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 AAY
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 121,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 120,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 115,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Diesel leak off pipes worn

O/S sill damaged and both inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 115,045 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

O/S sill damaged and both inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 114,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 107,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 107,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 102,734 miles

oil leak

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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W597 AAY is a 2000 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W597 AAY, 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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W597 AAY is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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