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R69 OEF

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 OEF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,179 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,142 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,595 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and rear parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very small area above front springs on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around a strengthening plate for steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 67,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,183 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,567 miles

prop shaft donut slight splits

Pass 8 May 2014 57,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,987 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight play in front king pins

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 44,009 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,653 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 39,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

advise condensation in offside front headlamp.

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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R69 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R69 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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R69 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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