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R229 OSH

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel100,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 OSH
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diesel
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2007 111,990 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 105,093 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 105,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R229 OSH is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel in Black 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 R229 OSH, 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 R229 OSH registered?

R229 OSH is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diesel, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R229 OSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 OSH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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