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R479 JGK

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,480 mi
Last recorded244,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 JGK
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 244,480 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 244,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 244,431 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 230,834 miles

condensation in both headlamps

floorpan has holes that have been welded from inside the vehicle

front brakes recorded inbalance of 13%

oil around power steering box but no sign of leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 230,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

condensation in both headlamps

floorpan has holes that have been welded from inside the vehicle

front brakes recorded inbalance of 13%

oil around power steering box but no sign of leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 163,876 miles

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

o/s engine mount loose

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 5 Feb 2008 163,874 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion around o/s/f seat mounting

o/s engine mount loose

o/s/f seat mounting worn

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 5 Feb 2007 111,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fronr brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight freeplay in steerig wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2007 111,257 miles

fronr brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight freeplay in steerig wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,632 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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R479 JGK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R479 JGK, 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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R479 JGK is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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