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R255 GOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rear step corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,969 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play Slight movement in both king pins (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside rear bumper brackets (6.1.C.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play Slight movement in both king pins (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,969 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes and underneth vechile wax oiled before test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,969 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes and underneth vechile wax oiled before test

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,482 miles

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

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

underneth vechile and all brake pipes greased prior mot test

Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,354 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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R255 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R255 GOJ, 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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R255 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R255 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 GOJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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