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R270 BMB

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BMB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,874 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

radiator hose leaking water

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,743 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,346 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,992 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,992 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 78,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,524 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 75,269 miles

Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 75,269 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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R270 BMB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R270 BMB, 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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R270 BMB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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