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R461 GWW

1998 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 GWW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 131,752 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

prop[ brg / bush worn

rear diff brgs noisey

Fail 21 May 2010 131,747 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

prop[ brg / bush worn

rear diff brgs noisey

Pass 15 May 2009 130,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 May 2009 130,735 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 May 2008 128,125 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 128,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

centre propshaft bearing excessively worn

drive belts in poor condition

engine temperature light staying on fan appears to not cut in and coolant loss

front propshaftrubber coupling split to excess

major oil leak from engine

spare wheel carrier corroded and spare wheel missing

Pass 16 May 2007 121,310 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vertical play in offside and nearside front king pins,unable to find out if within tollerance.

Very bad engine oil leak,Front driveshaft rubber coupling split and central carrier bearingbadly worn with exsessive movement.

Fail 16 May 2007 121,310 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Vertical play in offside and nearside front king pins,unable to find out if within tollerance.

Very bad engine oil leak,Front driveshaft rubber coupling split and central carrier bearingbadly worn with exsessive movement.

Pass 3 May 2006 113,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 113,893 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

grease ping 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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R461 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R461 GWW, 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 R461 GWW registered?

R461 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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