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R104 GOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 160,783 miles

Lift both king pins

N/S seat belt retracter sticky

Noise from diff area

Noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

Oil leak engine

Fail 20 Nov 2009 160,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Lift both king pins

N/S seat belt retracter sticky

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

Noise from diff area

Noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

OIL LEAK N/S REAR HUB

Oil leak engine

Recomend grease king pins

Pass 22 Nov 2008 154,393 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings or diff sound rough & diff pinion oil seal leaking

o/s front wheel bearing sounds rough

oil leak o/s of engine

Fail 20 Nov 2008 154,286 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings or diff sound rough & diff pinion oil seal leaking

o/s front wheel bearing sounds rough

oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 3 Nov 2007 151,546 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 151,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOSS

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

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 148,724 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 148,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEEING BOX

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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R104 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 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 R104 GOJ, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R104 GOJ registered?

R104 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R104 GOJ safe to buy?

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