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R578 VOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 VOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 105,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 100,816 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 92,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Light scraching to windscreen

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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R578 VOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R578 VOJ, 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 R578 VOJ registered?

R578 VOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R578 VOJ safe to buy?

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