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B15 VEG

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,023 mi
Last recorded130,023 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 VEG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 130,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insecure

bonnet cable broke

hand brake lever only one notch,over ajusted.

rear n/s lens cracked (temp repair)

rear o/s tyre side wall cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2009 129,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 129,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 125,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 121,398 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 121,379 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,116 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Oct 2006 116,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Oct 2006 116,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 112,668 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear bump stops missing

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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B15 VEG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B15 VEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B15 VEG registered?

B15 VEG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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