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S480 MFR

1999 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 MFR
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 79,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge missing door insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Steering rack insecure steering rack bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,084 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S AND O/S FRONT OUT RIGS((( MARKED))) (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 63,403 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMENBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS AT CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS/JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,138 miles

exhaust to be replace soon

Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,107 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust to be replace soon

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,011 miles

FRONT BRAKES WOULD BENEFIT FROM A CLEAN OUT...... NEXT YEAR SOME WELDING MIGHT BE NEEDEE,,,

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT BRAKES WOULD BENEFIT FROM A CLEAN OUT...... NEXT YEAR SOME WELDING MIGHT BE NEEDEE,,,

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,501 miles

Both front brake discs corroded. All original brake pipes corroded. Underbody corrosion to vehicle structure.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,375 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,595 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 36,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,938 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008

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

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

n/s/f brake flex starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2008

n/s/f brake flex starting to crack

Fail 11 Dec 2007 28,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front indicator lens loose, rear number plate loose, slight wear handbrake lever

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,799 miles

n/s front indicator lens loose, rear number plate loose, slight wear handbrake lever

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,513 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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S480 MFR is a 1999 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 94,758 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 S480 MFR, 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 27 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S480 MFR is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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