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R237 PKH

1998 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 PKH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,644 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding in none prescribed area

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding in none prescribed area

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,052 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,810 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 56,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,424 miles

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

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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R237 PKH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R237 PKH, 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 R237 PKH registered?

R237 PKH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R237 PKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 PKH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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