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Y997 RDF

2001 Ldv Cub

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,074 mi
Last recorded142,074 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ldv Cub80,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 RDF
MakeLdv
ModelCub
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 142,074 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 142,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 141,955 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 141,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 141,554 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 140,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 140,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 139,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front discs are scored on the inner fac es

Fail 31 May 2012 139,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front discs are scored on the inner fac es

Pass 3 May 2011 129,857 miles

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

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

Slight play felt in both rack ends / rack.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 129,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Slight play felt in both rack ends / rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 128,112 miles

general surface corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 122,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general surface corrosion

noise from power steering

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 109,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

marks to windscreen

o/s/r brake binding

rear number plate slightly discoloured

surface corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2008 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

marks to windscreen

o/s/r brake binding

rear number plate slightly discoloured

surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2005 81,955 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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Y997 RDF is a 2001 Ldv Cub in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y997 RDF, 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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Y997 RDF is a 2001 Ldv Cub, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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