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V550 FUT

1999 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Ldv Cub94,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 FUT
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in a clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank and other brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded through in the corner but not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank and other brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded through in the corner but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,927 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,542 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner quarter

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner quarter

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,553 miles

all 4 tyres have age cracks

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,549 miles

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

all 4 tyres have age cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,214 miles

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

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

offside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished and craked side walls

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,155 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewall

washers poor

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,106 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 23,281 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 23,281 miles

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

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

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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V550 FUT is a 1999 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V550 FUT, 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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V550 FUT is a 1999 Ldv Cub, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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