MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY NEAR LIMIT.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE. EXCESS CORROSION AFFECTING SILLS/STEPS/INNER ARCHES. [NOT STRUCTURALLY IMPORTANT ON THIS VEHICLE DESIGN.].
FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING/CORRODING.N/S/F WHEEL BINDING MODERATELY.O/S/R TYRE SCUFFED.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ALL BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES.
EXCESSIVE CORROSION ACROSS STEPS AND OUTER SILLS[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].
FRONT TYRES PERISHED NEAR TO LIMIT.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND ALL BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES.
EXCESSIVE CORROSION ACROSS STEPS AND OUTER SILLS[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].
FRONT TYRES PERISHED NEAR TO LIMIT.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
corrosion on n/s inner sill/floor
welding in several areas poor
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R72 BDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R72 BDV, 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 R72 BDV registered?
R72 BDV is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is R72 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R72 BDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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