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R28 NCH

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,812 mi
Last recorded86,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 NCH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside wiper arm worn

propshaft drive coupling split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are corroded but not dangerous

Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,391 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 68,371 miles

Inner Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 64,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,057 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S mirror slightly loose.Brake pipes to-and-from front brake hoses generally corroded.Screw in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

slight play in stearing box

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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R28 NCH is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Green 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 R28 NCH, 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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R28 NCH is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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