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R240 WYD

1998 Ldv Pilot

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 WYD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs slightly rusty

hole in the floor o/s front

lift in both front king pins

n/s mirror loose

o/s rear tyre getting low and slightly perished

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at the rear

slight leak from the steering box

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,706 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s rear tyre getting low

slight leak from the steering box

slight lift both front king pins

slight uneven rear brake effort

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,951 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly hard

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/a headlight aim not clear

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight lift n/s king pin

slight uneven rear brake effort

slight weep from the steering box

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly hard

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/a headlight aim not clear

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight lift n/s king pin

slight uneven rear brake effort

slight weep from the steering box

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,676 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

brake pedal slightly hard

front brake discs slightly rusty

slight lift from the n/s king pin

slight weep from the steering box

Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift from the n/s king pin

slight weep from the steering box

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

brake padal slightly hard

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,631 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear wheelbairings slightly noisey

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

fuel tank suport stap corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 87,631 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear wheelbairings slightly noisey

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

fuel tank suport stap corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front steps slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front steps slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,177 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,274 miles

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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R240 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R240 WYD, 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 R240 WYD registered?

R240 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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