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R59 GOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,746 mi
Last recorded198,746 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 198,746 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 198,382 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 192,821 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 186,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 185,887 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 181,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 181,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 174,928 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 174,830 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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R59 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R59 GOJ, 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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What year was R59 GOJ registered?

R59 GOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R59 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 GOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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