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R481 UOT

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 UOT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear seats have been removed for the MOT test.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 108,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to offside front floor area but at this time not within 30cm of suspension / steering

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor area corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension / brake mounting point

Rear bench seat has been removed for re-test

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,382 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor area corroded but not within 30 cm of suspension / brake mounting point

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 102,311 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front mirror slightly faded

nearside inner sill area starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2008 102,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front mirror slightly faded

nearside inner sill area starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2007 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,716 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 99,716 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

oil leak

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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R481 UOT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R481 UOT, 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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What year was R481 UOT registered?

R481 UOT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R481 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 UOT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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