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R198 GOJ

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,119 mi
Last recorded148,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 GOJ
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 148,119 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Jul 2008 148,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 147,121 miles

both front brakes lightly binding

near side front shocker dirt cover corroded and insecure. (shocker in good working order at time of test)

slight lift in off side front king pin

slight play found in steering box/ linckage when rocking steering. o k at time of test

slight play in near side front king pin

very light corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2007 147,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes lightly binding

near side front shocker dust cover corroded and insecure

slight lift in off side front king pin

slight play found in steering box/ linckage when rocking steering. o k at time of test

slight play in near side front king pin

very light corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2006 146,191 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 146,191 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel?

Based on 10,783 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,834
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 847
Registration plate lamp not working 785
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 635
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 574
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R198 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 100,831 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 200 Pilot Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R198 GOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 GOJ registered?

R198 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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