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R511 EHJ

1998 Ldv Pilot

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 EHJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted with sealing ring

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted with seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted with seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit repaired by tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,654 miles

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing

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

Rear light lens slightly damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underside has some slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 111,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing

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

Rear light lens slightly damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underside has some slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 109,534 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/F bumper temporary repair

N/S/R bumper end cap missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2014 109,466 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r bumper missing.

nearside and offside front wiper arms/linkages have play.

o/s rear exhaust fouling brake load valve lever spring.

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated.

roof rack has damage,but still secure.

Pass 21 May 2013 103,421 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside front wiper arms/linkages have play.

oil leak

roof rack has damage,but still secure.

Fail 21 May 2013 103,421 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside front wiper arms/linkages have play.

oil leak

roof rack has damage,but still secure.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front discs corrored

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 94,961 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play both front trunions

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,014 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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R511 EHJ is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R511 EHJ, 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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R511 EHJ is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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