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R157 WOB

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,839 mi
Last recorded104,839 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 WOB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 104,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor by handbrake and n/s/f seat mount showing signs of corrosion

oil spil from power stearing container

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 93,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,489 miles

some wear in steering box close to excessive.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 101,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

some wear in steering box close to excessive.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,400 miles

cambelt cover brocken.

endfloat in steering box.

o/s and n/s king pins worn.front.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,100 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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R157 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red 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 R157 WOB, 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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R157 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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