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R546 HFS

1997 Ldv Pilot

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,702 mi
Last recorded160,702 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 HFS
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 160,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 160,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 150,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 150,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 140,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads look low

Fail 5 Oct 2009 140,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 129,474 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 126,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,017 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 113,014 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,237 miles

n/s/r brake draging slightly

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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R546 HFS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R546 HFS, 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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R546 HFS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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