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R219 VOG

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,138 mi
Last recorded175,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 VOG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 175,138 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 175,138 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 172,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 169,371 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 169,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 167,031 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 167,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2007 163,538 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front and nearside front leaf spring mounting bushes worn

Fail 3 Jan 2007 163,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front and nearside front leaf spring mounting bushes worn

Pass 27 Aug 2005 157,259 miles

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

movement evident in nearside and offside steering king-pins

Fail 11 Aug 2005 156,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R219 VOG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 92,083 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 R219 VOG, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 VOG registered?

R219 VOG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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