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R758 VNT

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 VNT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,569 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear footbrakes just in balance

Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,805 miles

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)

front wiper mechanism worn

propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,805 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wiper mechanism worn

nearside front tyre tread in poor condition

propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Pass 14 Dec 2005 86,265 miles

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

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

bad connection to horn

off side headlamp clip missing

play in both wiper mechanisms

play in near side front wheel bearing

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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R758 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R758 VNT, 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 R758 VNT registered?

R758 VNT is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R758 VNT safe to buy?

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