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R261 BDB

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,932 mi
Last recorded150,932 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 BDB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 150,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 1 May 2021 150,929 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 150,885 miles

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

nearside step has corrosion but is not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2016 145,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 140,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 140,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 135,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,235 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 123,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,496 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 102,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,288 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 79,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 53,833 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 53,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

PROPSHAFT centre bearing worn to excess.

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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R261 BDB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R261 BDB, 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 R261 BDB registered?

R261 BDB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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