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R59 NGT

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 NGT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 76,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 76,592 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,010 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,480 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 75,133 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,319 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,933 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,308 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 68,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 NGT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 R59 NGT, 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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R59 NGT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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