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R704 XAV

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,040 mi
Last recorded94,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 XAV
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, footwell, and inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 94,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, footwell, and inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 93,337 miles

Nearside outer and inner sills so signs of corrosion

Offside outer sill and inner sill show signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer and inner sills so signs of corrosion

Offside outer sill and inner sill show signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,527 miles

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 86,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 86,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As Marked and in steering box mount area. as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,293 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X 2 (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 85,293 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X 2 (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken .DONE. (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 82,239 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DONE (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 80,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 79,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 79,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside lower bodywork corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,525 miles

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

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

front prop joint perished

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,486 miles

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

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

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

front prop joint perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,172 miles

front discs pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some body corrosion not structural

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,882 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 69,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,390 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,855 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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R704 XAV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R704 XAV, 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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R704 XAV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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