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R593 FFS

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 FFS
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,479 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knot in passenger seat belt

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 4 Aug 2009 86,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knot in passenger seat belt

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,067 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 80,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 76,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,522 miles

free play at steering box just within limits

Fail 15 Aug 2006 70,916 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steerin g free play n/s rear brake noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,388 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R593 FFS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R593 FFS, 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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R593 FFS is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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