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R42 NCH

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 NCH
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,718 miles

radiator leaking

headlights full of condensation

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r bump stop corroded

battery insecure

borderline play in king pins

borderline play in steering box

front end damaged

various pannels corroded and holed

Fail 7 Jan 2013 104,718 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

borderline play in king pins

borderline play in steering box

front end damaged

headlights full of condensation

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r bump stop corroded

radiator leaking

various pannels corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jan 2012 102,561 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R floor holed & corroded but not within a prescribed area

Play in front king pins

Play in steering box & system

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Steering box damp but no visible leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,561 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R floor holed & corroded but not within a prescribed area

Play in front king pins

Play in steering box & system

Smell of fuel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Steering box damp but no visible leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2011 100,498 miles

Play in both front kingpins

Rear brakes noisy & fluctuating

Steering box wet but no visible leaks

Fail 6 Jan 2011 100,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in both front kingpins

Rear brakes noisy & fluctuating

Steering box wet but no visible leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 97,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 94,968 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes

front bumper damaged

front inner wings corroded

ns front shocker damp/ osf shocker shroud insecure

os rear tyre perishing

play in kingpins-boarderline

spare tyre badly worn

various oil leaks

wear in leaf spring bushes

wear in steering joints

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Dec 2008 94,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on various brake pipes

front bumper damaged

front inner wings corroded

ns front shocker damp/ osf shocker shroud insecure

os rear tyre perishing

play in kingpins-boarderline

spare tyre badly worn

various oil leaks

wear in leaf spring bushes

wear in steering joints

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,454 miles

ns front tyre badly worn on outside edge

rear tyres badly cracking

wear in both kingpins-BOARDERLINE

wear in drag link front joint

wear in os front leaf spring front bush

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Jan 2007 84,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 84,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

various brake pipes heavily greased

various steering and suspension components have slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,549 miles

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

NSF seat belt buckle repaired. †Play in both king pins-BOARDER LINE. †Spare wheel carrier corroded. †Play in drag link joints.

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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R42 NCH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R42 NCH, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R42 NCH is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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