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R561 GOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,221 miles

Battery insecure

Engine overheats

O/S/F seat belt worn

play in N/S Kingpin

play in O/S steering joint

Fail 25 Feb 2011 85,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Engine overheats

O/S/F seat belt worn

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in N/S Kingpin

play in O/S steering joint

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,449 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side inner sill (underside) corroded

near side king pin has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,445 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

near side inner sill (underside) corroded

near side king pin has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,673 miles

off side and near side front king pins have slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2009

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side and near side front king pins have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 76,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,640 miles

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

slight up and down play both front king pins

Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 64,659 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

diesel fuel shut-off valve leaking 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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R561 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R561 GOJ, 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 R561 GOJ registered?

R561 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R561 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 GOJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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