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W478 XCS

2000 Ldv Cub

Yellow Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,917 mi
Last recorded157,917 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Ldv Cub88,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 XCS
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 157,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 157,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 136,833 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 112,322 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 112,322 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W478 XCS is a 2000 Ldv Cub in Yellow with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 88,292 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 W478 XCS, 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 26 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W478 XCS registered?

W478 XCS is a 2000 Ldv Cub, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W478 XCS safe to buy?

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