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R413 SJF

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 SJF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,654 miles

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

offside and nearside rear bump stops insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside rear bump stops insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R and N/S/R shockabsorber top covers are corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear suspension rebound rubbers are deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,447 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,444 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S inner sill is getting corroded.

O/S/R and N/S/R shockabsorber top cover is corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,217 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,217 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Top covers on rear shockabsorbers are corroded away.

Water leak on engine.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 61,398 miles

N/S/R Lamp lens is cracked.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R413 SJF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R413 SJF, 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 R413 SJF registered?

R413 SJF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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