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R197 WOB

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 WOB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,825 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside front tyre perished

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,819 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside front tyre perished

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,358 miles

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

oil breather pipe split

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,353 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil needs top up

oil breather pipe split

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,922 miles

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak

vehicle corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,618 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,613 miles

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear brake pipes are covered in grease

offside fron inner wheel arch has slight corrosion towards the front

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,185 miles

slight play in front off side king pin

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 69,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 69,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 69,175 miles

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

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

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

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

lift in both front king pins offside borderline

play in both rear leaf spring rear eye bushes

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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R197 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R197 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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What year was R197 WOB registered?

R197 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R197 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 WOB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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