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R398 OTH

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,576 mi
Last recorded152,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 OTH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 152,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both inner & outer sills heavily covered with under seal and have traces of body filler

under body covered with under seal

Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,138 miles

Offside Front slight lift in kingpin

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 149,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/floor/step/outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by bumpstop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 147,495 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear leaf spring front hanger surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 141,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 123,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,018 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 113,985 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,983 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,575 miles

slight play in steering box

slight uplift in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,873 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,383 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,744 miles

slight lift in n earside offside front king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,965 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 74,917 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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R398 OTH is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R398 OTH, 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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R398 OTH is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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