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X487 CTU

2001 Ldv Cub

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,791 mi
Last recorded61,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ldv Cub80,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 CTU
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,791 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,837 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,708 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,708 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 47,658 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,674 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,040 miles

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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X487 CTU is a 2001 Ldv Cub in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 80,498 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 X487 CTU, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X487 CTU registered?

X487 CTU is a 2001 Ldv Cub, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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