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T609 LAU

1999 Ldv Cub

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

161,177 mi
Last recorded161,177 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT609 LAU
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 161,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 155,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 155,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 149,462 miles

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

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

both rear spring hanger bushes worn

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2009 149,457 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 144,599 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted near side

Fail 18 Feb 2008 144,470 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted near side

Pass 8 Sep 2006 119,970 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006

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

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

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

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

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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T609 LAU is a 1999 Ldv Cub in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T609 LAU, 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 T609 LAU registered?

T609 LAU is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T609 LAU safe to buy?

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