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R730 YOE

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 YOE
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,941 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

possible wheel or diff bearing noisy

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

possible wheel or diff bearing noisy

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,052 miles

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

corrosion in offside front wheelarch

corrosion under both front doorsteps

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 108,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion in offside front wheelarch

corrosion under both front doorsteps

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

residual fuel around the injectors

Fail 13 Nov 2014 103,027 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,840 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

no backbody fitted at time of test

towbar cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2013 99,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

no backbody fitted at time of test

towbar cover missing

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering heavy n/s/r tyre soft. acc cable to pump breaking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 99,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,228 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 91,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,356 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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R730 YOE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,734 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 R730 YOE, 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 28 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R730 YOE registered?

R730 YOE is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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