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R289 BNE

1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,783 mi
Last recorded135,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese83,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 BNE
MakeLdv
Model200 Pilot Diese
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,783 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 8 Jul 2008 135,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 4 Jul 2007 128,477 miles

non of the advisory given on 26/06/2007 test no 181407477171 has been rectified

Fail 26 Jun 2007 128,167 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

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

front screen is cracked outside pescribed area

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 118,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to the offside front and rear out riggers

nearside and offside front and nearside rear shockabsorber casings corroded

offside rear bumper end cap loose

slight corrosion to the nrarside and offside front to rear brake pipes

slight play in the nearside and offside front kingpins

water in both front headlights

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Pilot Diese?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
6,497
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 50
Registration plate lamp not working 43
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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R289 BNE is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,374 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 200 Pilot Diese fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R289 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Pilot Diese typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Pilot Diese is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R289 BNE is a 1997 Ldv 200 Pilot Diese, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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