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X899 MBM

2001 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

140,876 mi
Last recorded140,876 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ldv Cub80,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 MBM
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,876 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s headlamp misted

o/s/f tyre nailed

o/s/r light unit damaged

various corrosion under van

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 140,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s headlamp misted

o/s/f tyre nailed

o/s/r light unit damaged

various corrosion under van

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 12 May 2011 134,033 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

van a bit dirty underneath

various bits of corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 12 May 2011 134,033 miles

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

van a bit dirty underneath

various bits of corrosion under van

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,993 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 24 Apr 2010 130,371 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 130,359 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 127,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 124,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 119,354 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 119,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 102,034 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 102,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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X899 MBM is a 2001 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 X899 MBM, 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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X899 MBM is a 2001 Ldv Cub, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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