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S958 VBJ

1999 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 VBJ
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,939 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror taped

n/s/f tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s headlamp damaged

steering gaitor deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 149,939 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror taped

n/s/f tyre deteriorated in sidewall

o/s headlamp damaged

steering gaitor deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 149,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in n/s inner sill

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror taped

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,056 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 17 Jan 2011 136,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 23 Jan 2010 127,550 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

front pads may be worn

front suspension mountings close to corrosion limit

nearside mirror damaged

rear springeye bushes worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 125,938 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear springeye bush some freeplay

Fail 21 Jan 2009 125,900 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear springeye bush some freeplay

Pass 9 Jan 2008 122,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear spring bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,825 miles

both front flexi hoses cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2007 118,014 miles

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

both front flexi hoses cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2006 112,989 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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S958 VBJ is a 1999 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S958 VBJ, 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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What year was S958 VBJ registered?

S958 VBJ is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S958 VBJ safe to buy?

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