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R277 CAY

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,919 mi
Last recorded97,919 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 CAY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

back box held up by wire

front bump stops missing

front discs corroded

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f floor step corroded

various brake pipes corroded

wiper boxs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,915 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

back box held up by wire

front bump stops missing

front discs corroded

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f floor step corroded

various brake pipes corroded

wiper boxs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 82,740 miles

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

centre bearing on prop breaking away

rear no plate damaged

wiper linkages worn

Fail 25 Apr 2006 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

centre bearing on prop starting to break away

rear no plate lightly damaged

wiper linkages worn †

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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R277 CAY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R277 CAY, 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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R277 CAY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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