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V531 DFA

1999 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DFA
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 148,051 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2008 122,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 122,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 110,553 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,010 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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V531 DFA is a 1999 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V531 DFA, 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 V531 DFA registered?

V531 DFA is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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