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R556 AOM

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 AOM
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,369 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel vapour present

mirrors poor

wear n/s/f king pin

wear o/s/f king pin

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel vapour present

mirrors poor

wear n/s/f king pin

wear o/s/f king pin

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,854 miles

n/s mirror damaged

n/s seat belt buckle case broken

o/s mirror damaged

steering downshaft has play to trackrod end from sreeing box

surface rust o/s/r shock mount

Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s seat belt buckle case broken

o/s mirror damaged

steering downshaft has play to trackrod end from sreeing box

surface rust o/s/r shock mount

Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,449 miles

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)

both mirrors damaged

wear to steering box

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,446 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

both mirrors damaged

wear to steering box

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,684 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,666 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both king pins worn

both mirrors repaired

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,425 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2008 52,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,385 miles

damage o/s/r light

lift king pins

wear front disc

Fail 16 Nov 2007 43,385 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

damage o/s/r light

lift king pins

wear front disc

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,995 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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R556 AOM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R556 AOM, 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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What year was R556 AOM registered?

R556 AOM is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R556 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 AOM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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