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R659 JWY

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 JWY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,940 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front leaf spring rubber bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front leaf spring rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

coolant leak

Fail 9 Dec 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front leaf spring rubber bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front leaf spring rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak

Pass 9 May 2016 97,119 miles

Front leaf spring bump stop rubbers missing

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 7 May 2016 97,119 miles

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

Front leaf spring bump stop rubbers missing

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 5 May 2016 97,090 miles

Brake pump drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front leaf spring bump stop rubbers missing

advise lubrication and adjustment of hand brake cables

bonnet catch sticking opened and greased at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,203 miles

chip in windscreen not in drivers vew

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,175 miles

chip in windscreen not in drivers vew

Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chip in windscreen not in drivers vew

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,057 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

tail pipe deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 86,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,087 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,087 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 80,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,563 miles

both front king pins have slight lift

Fail 12 Mar 2009 77,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front king pins have slight lift

Pass 14 Apr 2008 75,947 miles

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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R659 JWY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R659 JWY, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R659 JWY is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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