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R685 FOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,849 mi
Last recorded99,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 FOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,849 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside inner sill corroded at rear

offside inner sill corroded at rear

play in nearside king pin

play in offside king pin

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,075 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,100 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,111 miles

Centre prop do_nut perished.

Has slight play in both front kimg pins.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,111 miles

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

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

Centre prop do_nut perished.

Has slight play in both front kimg pins.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,322 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)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,322 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,507 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front propshaft damper perished

Fail 27 Jan 2009 84,547 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front propshaft damper perished

Pass 8 Feb 2008 82,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,035 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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R685 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R685 FOJ, 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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R685 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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