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R597 YOA

1998 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,507 mi
Last recorded66,507 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 YOA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,507 miles

advise wear in king pins attention advised

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,474 miles

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

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

lift in front king pins attention advised

Fail 12 Feb 2010 63,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

lift in front king pins attention advised

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,258 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 54,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 51,818 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R597 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R597 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 R597 YOA registered?

R597 YOA is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R597 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 YOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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