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R118 BOC

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 BOC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,422 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 19,647 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 126,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 123,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 118,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Slight lift in offside front axle king pin.

Slight play in nearside front suspension spring rear bush.

Slight side movement in nearside front axle king pin.

Pass 22 May 2008 112,015 miles

Nearside rear lamps lens cracked.

Front supsension spring bushes worn.

Slight lift and side movement in offside king pin.

Slight play in offside track rod ball joint.

Slight side movement in nearside king pin.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Pass 4 May 2007 100,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,379 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 96,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R118 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R118 BOC, 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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R118 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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