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R428 VJW

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,929 mi
Last recorded128,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 128,929 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Jul 2010 128,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,458 miles

both rear light units damaged / require attention

play in steering box & system , steering box wet with oil , corrosion under insecure battery , floorpans corroded / flexing at seat & seatbelt mounting points , o/s/f tyre worn low , front brake discs worn / corroded

rear axle diff' noisey - unable to spin o/s/r freely to check for bearing noise

Fail 5 Aug 2009 124,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear light units damaged / require attention

play / lift in n/s kingpin assembly

play in steering box & system , steering box wet with oil , corrosion under insecure battery , floorpans corroded / flexing at seat & seatbelt mounting points , o/s/f tyre worn low , front brake discs worn / corroded

rear axle diff' noisey - unable to spin o/s/r freely to check for bearing noise

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,513 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f wheel brg noisy

n/s/r lamp damaged

wiper link worn

Fail 15 Aug 2008 121,478 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f wheel brg noisy

n/s/r lamp damaged

wiper link worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,912 miles

tempary repair nearside rear light unit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 113,015 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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R428 VJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R428 VJW, 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 R428 VJW registered?

R428 VJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R428 VJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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