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R68 OEF

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 OEF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 60,442 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel well (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sign of corrosion throughout bodywork edges and n/s and o/s front step area

Fail 28 May 2021 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel well (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 56,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 56,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,995 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 54,007 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,998 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,879 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,953 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,625 miles

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,459 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,214 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front tyres slight cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 1 Apr 2009 38,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

front tyres slight cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,212 miles

exhaust tali pipe poor condition.front brake discs poor condition.slight play in steering idlers.slight surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,062 miles

corrosion to exhaust †front brake discs poor condition †slight play in steering idlers

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,828 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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R68 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R68 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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R68 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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