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R232 VOG

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 VOG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 77,616 miles

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

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

n/s/front shock absorber dust cover loose

o/s/front shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 10 May 2011 77,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,205 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Outer casing missing o.s.f shock.

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to battery tray.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,168 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,199 miles

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

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

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

n/s head light condensation

Fail 11 May 2009 65,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s head light condensation

play in steering arm joints

Pass 9 May 2008 61,028 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 61,028 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rusty n/s and o/s /front inner wings.O/s/rear boot /floor/arch rusty

water in o/s/front indicator lamp

Pass 11 May 2007 58,817 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,208 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s door mirror arm fractured

slight free play in o/s front hub unit

various brake pipes are rusty

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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R232 VOG is a 1998 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 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 R232 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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R232 VOG is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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