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R298 SLY

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 SLY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,322 miles

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

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 101,042 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,042 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2011 100,746 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 100,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,468 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 96,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,419 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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R298 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R298 SLY, 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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R298 SLY is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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