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R287 WBU

1997 Ldv Pilot

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,143 mi
Last recorded80,143 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 WBU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,143 miles

Slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2009 77,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 77,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,355 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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R287 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R287 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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What year was R287 WBU registered?

R287 WBU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R287 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 WBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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