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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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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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