MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under body corroding
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
only 9 seats fitted at time of test
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND WILL REQ REPLACING SOON
HANDBRAKE CABLES LOOSE IN BACK PLATES
SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER BUSH
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED
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?
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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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