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R486 SWJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 SWJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 114,392 miles

Off side mirror arm loose.

Slight dammage to off side seat belt.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,392 miles

Off side mirror arm loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight dammage to off side seat belt.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 108,276 miles

as before

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes painted

prop shaft bolts loose

rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 102,846 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

battery loose on the tray...

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slighty worn...

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

off side rear axle bump stop is missing...marked...

Pass 4 Mar 2006 95,814 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

battery insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2006 95,757 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

bad water leak on top water hose

handbrake cables on n/s and o/s. outer sheafs wearing through. but not effecting inner cable

o/s/r bump stop missing

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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R486 SWJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R486 SWJ, 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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R486 SWJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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