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R445 FAR

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,768 mi
Last recorded163,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 FAR
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 163,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak n/s/r back plate area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,113 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 161,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 161,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 160,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 159,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 154,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 153,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 138,091 miles

both front head lamps have water on inside

greased both front kingpins but still slight play in both

Fail 23 Oct 2007 138,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front head lamps have water on inside

greased both front kingpins but still slight play in both

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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R445 FAR is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R445 FAR, 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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What year was R445 FAR registered?

R445 FAR is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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