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R49 XBA

1997 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 XBA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,599 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted and worn.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted and worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,549 miles

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

sump plug leaking oil

Fail 9 Sep 2009 78,534 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,419 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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R49 XBA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R49 XBA, 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 R49 XBA registered?

R49 XBA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R49 XBA safe to buy?

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