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R458 FHS

1997 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,197 mi
Last recorded57,197 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 FHS
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 57,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both joints from steering box to draw arm (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points around seat mountings and door sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at various points around seat mountings and door sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear joint at rear axle flange (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,801 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 52,712 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at tank filler (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,680 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

seatbelt buckles covers missing still working ok

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

seatbelt buckles covers missing still working ok

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,481 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,363 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 33,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,002 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,817 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,652 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,420 miles

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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R458 FHS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R458 FHS, 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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R458 FHS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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