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R273 VYB

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,752 mi
Last recorded57,752 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VYB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 57,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 54,481 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 54,481 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,427 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 54,427 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam needs attention (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,274 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,627 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,451 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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R273 VYB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R273 VYB, 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 R273 VYB registered?

R273 VYB is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R273 VYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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