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R237 UDV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 UDV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front & n/s/r tyre sidewalls heavily scrubbed

Fail 31 Mar 2009 139,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front & n/s/r tyre sidewalls heavily scrubbed

Pass 29 Mar 2008 132,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 132,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,287 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 120,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,871 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight fluctuation to rear brakes †

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 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R237 UDV, 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 R237 UDV registered?

R237 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R237 UDV safe to buy?

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