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R599 VSD

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 VSD
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,309 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 124,309 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 122,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake rod pull off spring broken

rear step corroded

rear tyres worn to 2.5 - 3.0 mm

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Jan 2009 122,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake rod pull off spring broken

rear step corroded

rear tyres worn to 2.5 - 3.0 mm

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Jan 2008 113,398 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 113,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,898 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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R599 VSD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R599 VSD, 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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R599 VSD is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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