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R640 LUG

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 LUG
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear shocks weak

brake compensator valve slightly siezed

corrosion to n/s sill corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

diff noisey

engine bay smelling of fuel unable to see leak

front grill insicure

n/s/f door lock insicure

oil leak from slave cyl to gearbox

play in n/s/f wheel bearing play in o/s/f wheel bearing

prop shaft bearing noisey

slight damage to rear doors

slight play in o/s/f top susp joint

steering column cowling damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shocks weak

brake compensator valve slightly siezed

corrosion to n/s sill corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch corrosion to n/s/f wheel arch

diff noisey

engine bay smelling of fuel unable to see leak

front grill insicure

n/s/f door lock insicure

oil leak from slave cyl to gearbox

play in n/s/f wheel bearing play in o/s/f wheel bearing

prop shaft bearing noisey

slight damage to rear doors

slight play in o/s/f top susp joint

steering column cowling damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2007 63,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,353 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 612,282 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 61,282 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 60,550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 60,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R640 LUG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Green 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 R640 LUG, 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 R640 LUG registered?

R640 LUG is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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