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R229 VOG

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 VOG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,000 miles

front + rear leaf spring bushs perrished

osr tyre on 2mm

play in front king pins

play in steering idlers

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front + rear leaf spring bushs perrished

osr tyre on 2mm

play in front king pins

play in steering idlers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 80,397 miles

lower effort o/s hand brake

n/s/f brake pipe corroded to caliper

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight play front suspension o/s and n/s

Fail 25 May 2011 80,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lower effort o/s hand brake

n/s/f brake pipe corroded to caliper

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight play front suspension o/s and n/s

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,563 miles

slight liftin king pins

Fail 22 Jun 2010 76,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight liftin king pins

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,378 miles

drivers dorr handle sticks

front number plate detriated

osf headlamp deteriated

Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,378 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT KING PINS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT COULD DO WITH GREASING UP

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES ACROSS BACK AXLE TO BACKPLATES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS FRONT DOOR SLIGHTLY STICKS WHEN OPENING FROM OUTSIDE TO GET IN

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,143 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

play in steering idlers

slight play in king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2007 63,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 63,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,424 miles

both front kingpin slight play

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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R229 VOG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R229 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 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 R229 VOG registered?

R229 VOG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 July 1998.

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