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R751 MEP

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 MEP
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 141,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 137,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front wings corroded

wiper spindles worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,450 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

wiper blades split and w/sreen wiper spindles worn

Pass 22 Apr 2011 128,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 124,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 119,386 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 115,346 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 14 Apr 2008 115,269 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 3 Apr 2007 110,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 110,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings † †steering box damp no leaks found at time of test † †slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 104,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R751 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R751 MEP, 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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R751 MEP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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