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R521 RJU

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,557 mi
Last recorded133,557 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 RJU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,557 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH WHEELS HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH WHEELS HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,122 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 131,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 127,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 124,894 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 120,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 117,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 115,479 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,493 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 107,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 100,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 100,710 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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R521 RJU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R521 RJU, 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 R521 RJU registered?

R521 RJU is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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