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Y178 XFL

2001 Ldv Cub

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ldv Cub80,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 XFL
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,854 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,854 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill not within 30cm of any mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,636 miles

corrosion to sills chassis and out riggers

end of tail pipe missing

front registration plate deteriated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,617 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to sills chassis and out riggers

end of tail pipe missing

front registration plate deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,761 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,971 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Front inner wing/chassis area's corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,893 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Fuel pipe at rear corroded.

Rear flexi brake hose cracked.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,891 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Fuel pipe at rear corroded.

Rear flexi brake hose cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,152 miles

Front & rear flexi brake hose's cracked.

Rear tyre's cracked.

n/s wiper blade started to split.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,708 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,775 miles

Front tyres worn low on edge. †Power steering drive belt cracked. †Rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,914 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 75,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 72,918 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge's.some brake pipes corroded.exhaust corroded.

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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Y178 XFL is a 2001 Ldv Cub in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y178 XFL, 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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Y178 XFL is a 2001 Ldv Cub, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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