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V242 EWV

1999 Ldv Cub

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 EWV
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 135,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis *STRONG ADVISE* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill *STRONG ADVISE* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,784 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp main beam tell tale on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not with in 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not with in 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 134,784 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp main beam tell tale on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not with in 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill not with in 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,754 miles

Corrosion appearing to both front inner sills and rear chassis members

Corrosion to n/side outer sill not in prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel ha slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak to both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near rack/column (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Temporary repair made to n/s headlight working at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2018 133,754 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working Will not switch off (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Corrosion appearing to both front inner sills and rear chassis members

Corrosion to n/side outer sill not in prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel ha slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak to both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near rack/column (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,430 miles

Corrosion to n/side centre inner sill, not in a perscribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/side section of steeringrack

Fail 6 Jun 2017 119,430 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush has play due to corrosion (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe split (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to n/side centre inner sill, not in a perscribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/side section of steeringrack

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,326 miles

Corrosion to n/side outer sill not with in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe rusting

Slight play in o/side section of steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2016 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose Movement between end and track rod (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished cords exposed on tread to side wall area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes by brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to n/side outer sill not with in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe rusting

Slight play in o/side section of steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall to tread cracking

offside front tyre outer wall to tread cracking

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Jun 2015 80,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall to tread cracking

offside front tyre outer wall to tread cracking

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 May 2014 78,828 miles

all round brake hoses perished

rear brakes strating to get uneven

rear brkae pipes coreded

rear shock absober bushes pershied

small exhuast blow

very rusty underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,120 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

fuel filler neck pipe corroding

nearside & offside front jacking points areas corroding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,165 miles

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,889 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,314 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

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

slight wear offside rear spring - rear eye bushes

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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V242 EWV is a 1999 Ldv Cub in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V242 EWV, 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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V242 EWV is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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