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R446 TJM

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

51,435 mi
Last recorded51,435 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 TJM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,435 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,253 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diff leaking oil

King pins need regreasing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,025 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,569 miles

NSR tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Mar 2008 453,569 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

NSR tyre close to limit

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

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,442 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,442 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

H/light Lens missing

Hand brake handle sleeve keeps slipping

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,967 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 40,967 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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R446 TJM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R446 TJM, 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 R446 TJM registered?

R446 TJM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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