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R739 AOB

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 AOB
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in both front king pins

slight underbody corrosion in places

Pass 22 May 2017 77,491 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift n/s kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion along length of n/s dropsill

front brake discs rusty

Fail 22 May 2017 77,491 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play slight lift n/s kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

corrosion along length of n/s dropsill

front brake discs rusty

Pass 26 May 2016 77,422 miles

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

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

fluid leak from power steering box

Fail 26 May 2016 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 26 May 2015 77,200 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 77,199 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs rusty

holes in exhaust tailpipe

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 12 May 2014 77,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 76,708 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 76,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery clamps missing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,969 miles

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

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

play in steering

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in steering

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,258 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,600 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 62,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,446 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 61,446 miles

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

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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R739 AOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R739 AOB, 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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R739 AOB is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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