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R181 WOB

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,353 mi
Last recorded34,353 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 WOB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 34,353 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front king pins havew slight play

both rear light lenses slighty damaged and repaired by tape

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

offside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering coloumn knuckle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 18 May 2010 20,433 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 May 2010 20,433 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight wear in nearside 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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R181 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R181 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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R181 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R181 WOB safe to buy?

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