MOT Status
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165,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake just in
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)
Coolant leak
front towing eye bracket very corroded no not use
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)
Coolant leak
front towing eye bracket very corroded no not use
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both front (2.5.A.3a)
Coolant leak
front towing eye bracket corroded do not use
offside rear brake effort low
Front Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded .
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately suspension spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os andd ns chassis and spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately os and ns sills inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
front towing hook heaveyly croded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front springs croded
os rear back light very slightly cracked on corner
osf tyre side wall rubber cracking
nsr.osr and nsf tyre cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
nsr.osr and nsf tyre cracking on sidewalls
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
ns and os rear spring bump stops missing
rear valance corroded ,which is joined to spring hanger brackets,but not effecting there strength
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight play steering column lower bush
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight play steering column lower bush
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight lift in both front king pins
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight lift in both front king pins
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise: both rear shock absorber top sleeves rotted, nearside one dropped
advise: front discs worn and corroded pads getting low
advise: moisture in offside headlamp
advise: slight play in king pins
advise:exhaust corroded
advise:outer casings of handbrake cables worn through, cables corroding
advise:some ridgid brake pipes corroding †
How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?
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R62 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 R62 OEF, 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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R62 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 September 1997.
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