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R511 GSF

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

131,712 mi
Last recorded131,712 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 GSF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 131,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 131,711 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 129,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT DISCS PITTED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 129,853 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 129,851 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 125,152 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,952 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 121,951 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 119,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 119,740 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 115,584 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 111,723 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 GSF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R511 GSF, 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 R511 GSF registered?

R511 GSF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R511 GSF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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