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R371 TKX

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,069 mi
Last recorded70,069 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 TKX
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 70,069 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs deteriorated

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,542 miles

Front brake discs worn

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,542 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,036 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 58,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,961 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all tyres between 3-4mm

front wiper linkages worn

nearside & offside front seat belts twisted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,959 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

all tyres between 3-4mm

front wiper linkages worn

nearside & offside front seat belts twisted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,871 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front seat belt clasp plastic cover damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2007 43,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,818 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

condension in nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 32,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroded and pads low

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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R371 TKX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R371 TKX, 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 R371 TKX registered?

R371 TKX is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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