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R299 BNE

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 BNE
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,767 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,914 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s rear spring mounting distored with over loading

oil leaking engine

Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,539 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R299 BNE is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R299 BNE, 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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R299 BNE is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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