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R245 UDV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 UDV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,160 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,355 miles

Front Oil leak gear box ()

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil

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

front inner sills , steps corroded both sides

Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Oil leak gear box ()

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil

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

front inner sills , steps corroded both sides

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking.

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,474 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 50,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 40,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,881 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,319 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 32,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,826 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,826 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 26,704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,490 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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R245 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R245 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 R245 UDV registered?

R245 UDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R245 UDV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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