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R527 VOA

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 VOA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,184 miles

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

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

front discs are corroded

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs are corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,013 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Steering idler has slight play

Vehicle floor corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both undersills slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear floor/inner flitch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,880 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to floorpan but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to floorpan but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,292 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door difficult to open from outside

front number plate cracked

play in steering box

Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

drivers door difficult to open from outside

front number plate cracked

play in steering box

Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear box section is slightly corroded but not considered excessive.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,753 miles

rear box section is slightly corroded but not considered excessive.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,641 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R527 VOA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R527 VOA, 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 R527 VOA registered?

R527 VOA is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R527 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 VOA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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