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R138 WPU

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 WPU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,227 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bad coolant leak - possible top hose?

front and rear number plates damaged and deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking up

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure in brake backplate

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

slight play in steering-box

battery insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,950 miles

Battery insecure

bad oil leak on engine

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates damaged

front and rear shock absorbers showing a reduced damping effect

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing and cracking up

n/s/f headlight has condensation inside unit - beam pattern becoming distorted

n/s/f passenger door mirror showing distorted view

n/s/r light lense damaged

steering box leaking and slightly worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 84,733 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

bad oil leak on engine

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates damaged

front and rear shock absorbers showing a reduced damping effect

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing and cracking up

n/s/f headlight has condensation inside unit - beam pattern becoming distorted

n/s/f passenger door mirror showing distorted view

n/s/r light lense damaged

steering box leaking and slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,836 miles

Coolant leak from expansion tank [ split]

Front brakes showing distortion

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

Oil leaks

Rear sill behind bumper corroding

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2010 77,708 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaks

One tailgate lock not working

Rear sill behind bumper corroding

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres cracking in between tread / cuts in tread

Coolant leak from expansion tank [ split]

Front brakes showing distortion

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,419 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe advance corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2009 71,430 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipe advance corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 60,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f inner brake pad low

slight play n/s/f king pin

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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R138 WPU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R138 WPU, 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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R138 WPU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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