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R121 JEU

1998 Ldv Pilot

Maroon Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,338 mi
Last recorded116,338 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 JEU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 116,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,338 miles

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,454 miles

drivers seat belt twisted

front & rear number plates cracked

o/s rear number plate light damaged

some free play in o/s & n/s front king pins & bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2010 111,454 miles

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

drivers seat belt twisted

front & rear number plates cracked

o/s rear number plate light damaged

some free play in o/s & n/s front king pins & bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,980 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror loose & insecure

o/s rear number plate lamp damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,464 miles

handbrake return spring broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 95,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 90,615 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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R121 JEU is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Maroon with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R121 JEU, 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 R121 JEU registered?

R121 JEU is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R121 JEU safe to buy?

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