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R308 SNA

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 SNA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,013 miles

EXTERIOR BODYWORK DAMAGED

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

INTERIOR/REAR OF VEHICLE FULL OF RUBBLE.

P.A.S LEK STEERING BOX AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT KINGPINS (GREASED)

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 21 Apr 2012 93,013 miles

EXTERIOR BODYWORK DAMAGED

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

INTERIOR/REAR OF VEHICLE FULL OF RUBBLE.

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

P.A.S LEK STEERING BOX AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT KINGPINS (GREASED)

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 10 May 2011 89,133 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED.

INTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRT.

NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 89,133 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED.

INTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRT.

NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE DAMAGED.

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 30 Apr 2010 84,509 miles

front reg plate damaged

prop shaft coupling u/s

Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,509 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2009 80,627 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear in offside and nearside king pins

slight wear in steering box

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,485 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper arm getting worn

Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,589 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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R308 SNA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R308 SNA, 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 R308 SNA registered?

R308 SNA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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