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R286 WBU

1997 Ldv Pilot

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 WBU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 87,122 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 86,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 80,665 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 80,665 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

propshaft drive rubber from gearbox badly worn

Pass 18 May 2010 744,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,314 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 62,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,290 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2006 54,753 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 54,753 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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R286 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R286 WBU, 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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R286 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R286 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 WBU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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