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R430 VJW

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,225 mi
Last recorded127,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 VJW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 127,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,253 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 109,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,132 miles

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

play in front king pins

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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R430 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 87.5%.

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 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 R430 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 R430 VJW registered?

R430 VJW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R430 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 VJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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