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R201 GOJ

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,429 mi
Last recorded178,429 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 GOJ
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2008 178,429 miles

Advised Drivers seat pivot points worn.

Advised corrosion at nearside front inner wing,rear near side and offside(front of spring) mounting point

Advised dampness at fuel downpipe

Corrosion at rear axle stop

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advised corrosion at front near side spring mounting point.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 178,429 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Advised Drivers seat pivot points worn.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 171,116 miles

Drivers side rear axle stop corroding

Front to rear brake pipe held by cable tie

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion at driver side rear spring, front anchor point

corrosion at drivers and passenger side front spring anchor points

corrosion at drivers step

corrosion at front driver side inner wing floor pan

Fail 23 Aug 2006 171,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

lift in both king pins

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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R201 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R201 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 R201 GOJ registered?

R201 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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