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R594 BHW

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,699 mi
Last recorded56,699 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 BHW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,699 miles

oil leak

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

both front kingpins have slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,699 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front kingpins have slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides king pins (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,736 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear o/s brake only 130 kg. rear n/s brake 230 kg.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 55,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,723 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,882 miles

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

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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R594 BHW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R594 BHW, 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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R594 BHW is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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