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R291 XNC

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,890 mi
Last recorded57,890 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 XNC
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,890 miles

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

front number plate split

slight play in n/s & o/s front king pins

Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate split

slight play in n/s & o/s front king pins

Pass 27 May 2008 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2008 55,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2007 52,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 51,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,435 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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R291 XNC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White 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 R291 XNC, 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 R291 XNC registered?

R291 XNC is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R291 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 XNC 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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