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R343 WVW

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 WVW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,002 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2006 102,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 102,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

nearside rear brake drum oily

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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R343 WVW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R343 WVW, 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 R343 WVW registered?

R343 WVW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R343 WVW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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