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R456 PCK

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 PCK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 78,301 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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front brakes slightly binding

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

handbrake lever stiff

horn insecure

minor movement in pedal box and steering column

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

o/s outer sill has steel plates riveted over the lower outer

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear crossmember corroded

underside of van and front floor corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 78,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever stiff

horn insecure

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

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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front brakes slightly binding

minor movement in pedal box and steering column

n/s/f tyre worn outer edges

o/s outer sill has steel plates riveted over the lower outer

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear crossmember corroded

underside of van and front floor corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 76,910 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in wiper linkage

some corrosion starting on vechile floor

Pass 4 May 2011 76,910 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in wiper linkage

some corrosion starting on vechile floor

Pass 6 May 2010 75,339 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,339 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,305 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Apr 2007 68,288 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

propshaft centre bearing worn.

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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R456 PCK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R456 PCK, 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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R456 PCK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R456 PCK safe to buy?

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