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BU51 CGE

2001 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,757 mi
Last recorded42,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CGE
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2013 42,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2012 42,713 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear shocks leaking- not excessive

corrosion to ns//f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f to rear brake pipe

play to n/s/f top king pin- requires greasing!

Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,265 miles

NS of vehicle damaged making access to side loading door difficult

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,265 miles

NS of vehicle damaged making access to side loading door difficult

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,184 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,183 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet difficult to open

ns mirror glass missing

nsr light unit held in with string/gaffer tape

osr tyre getting low

play in front hubs/kingpins area

throttle cable frayed at pump end

Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,877 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2007 14,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,739 miles

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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BU51 CGE is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 BU51 CGE, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 CGE registered?

BU51 CGE is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is BU51 CGE safe to buy?

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