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R596 YOA

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,529 mi
Last recorded143,529 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 YOA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 143,529 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight leak.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 143,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight leak.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 126,693 miles

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 wiper mechanism

slight play in king pins

Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 108,304 miles

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 94,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 79,489 miles

Front 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)

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

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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R596 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R596 YOA, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R596 YOA registered?

R596 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R596 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 YOA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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