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R649 TRV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

233,714 mi
Last recorded233,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 TRV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 233,714 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

brake warning light on dash - intermittant

drivers seat back tilt mechanism worn

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside inner sill corroding

offside brake disc corroding slightly

wear from wiper linkage

Pass 5 Jul 2010 218,408 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps

front propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2010 218,379 miles

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps

coolant leak

front prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 205,197 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front shock absorber cover missing

offside mirror deteriorating

wiper linkage wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 199,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

drivers seat back ratchet mechanism wearing

offside front shock absorber cover missing

offside mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2008 199,446 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

drivers seat back ratchet mechanism wearing

offside front shock absorber cover missing

offside mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2007 190,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 190,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 180,626 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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R649 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc 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 R649 TRV, 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 R649 TRV registered?

R649 TRV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R649 TRV safe to buy?

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