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V280 DVG

1999 Ldv Cub

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 DVG
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,740 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

headlamps condensated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 134,525 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear plate perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 124,749 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,799 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,799 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs rusty

various underbody surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,197 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 113,197 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 108,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 101,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,201 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,430 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 92,430 miles

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

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 an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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V280 DVG is a 1999 Ldv Cub in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V280 DVG, 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 V280 DVG registered?

V280 DVG is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V280 DVG safe to buy?

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