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R556 PHG

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

141,859 mi
Last recorded141,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 PHG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,859 miles

Under body corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,849 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under body corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,268 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,263 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front part of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger near bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner arch under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger near bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both sides metal brake pipes near calliper

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

Nearside Rear on axle metal brake pipe corroding close to excess

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and flat ()

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door step (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding close to excess

rear spring mounting areas corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill corrsion

Rear leaf spring bushes worn and spring rubbing on mounts

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

chassis corroding

pedal box corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2016 138,341 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet near steering box and air filter (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill base of 'B' pillar (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear close to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill corrsion

Rear leaf spring bushes worn and spring rubbing on mounts

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

chassis corroding

pedal box corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,833 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 127,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 12,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 12,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,091 miles

only 9 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

only 9 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,950 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

all four shock absorbers have badly corroded and missing shrouds

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

all four shock absorbers have badly corroded and missing shrouds

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,052 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,536 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,242 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 61,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 55,426 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND WILL REQ REPLACING SOON

HANDBRAKE CABLES LOOSE IN BACK PLATES

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER BUSH

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 3 Aug 2005 55,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

CORROSION TO O/S BRAKE PIPE (FRONT TO REAR)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND WILL REQ REPLACING SOON

HANDBRAKE CABLES LOOSE IN BACKPLATES

SIDE LOAD DOOR BOTTOM HINGE BOLTS LOOSE

SLIGHT LIFT AND SIDE PLAY IN O/S KING PIN

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER BUSH

WASHER JETS REQ ADJUSTMENT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

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 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R556 PHG, 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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R556 PHG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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