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F231 CEX

1989 Ldv 300

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,950 mi
Last recorded51,950 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Ldv 30058,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 CEX
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,950 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak spraying on to steering damper

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished in places

rear doors and rear panel and valence corroded slight corrosion on inner wheel arch in places both outer sills corroded in places near side door corroded in places

rear inner valance and front cross member and chassie slight corrosion in places

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,950 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak spraying on to steering damper

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished in places

rear doors and rear panel and valence corroded slight corrosion on inner wheel arch in places both outer sills corroded in places near side door corroded in places

rear inner valance and front cross member and chassie slight corrosion in places

Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,964 miles

as last list issued

Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,964 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear valace rusted

slight play in front king pins

Pass 16 May 2006 46,734 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 46,729 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

offside front wing starting to rust

oil leak

rear doors starting to rust

rear off van starting to ruts

slight play in both sides king pins

How Reliable is the Ldv 300?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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F231 CEX is a 1989 Ldv 300 in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ldv 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 58,139 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 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F231 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Ldv 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F231 CEX registered?

F231 CEX is a 1989 Ldv 300, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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