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R71 OEF

1997 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,589 mi
Last recorded77,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 OEF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 75,376 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,794 miles

slight play front king pins

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 73,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 70,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,894 miles

all four tyres perished

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,566 miles

all four tyres perished

aux battery loose in clamp(not likely to fall over )

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,227 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 65,689 miles

front propshaft fixing worn

Pass 14 May 2013 64,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 63,041 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 61,892 miles

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

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

steering box slight play

Pass 12 May 2010 61,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,879 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 May 2008 58,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,049 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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R71 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 87.5%.

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 R71 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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What year was R71 OEF registered?

R71 OEF is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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