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R797 FOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,664 mi
Last recorded171,664 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 FOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 171,664 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 171,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 163,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 162,618 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some play to both king pins+bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2008 162,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some play to both king pins+bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 161,396 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 161,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 159,380 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 159,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers worn

play in both front top ball joints.

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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R797 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White 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 R797 FOJ, 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 R797 FOJ registered?

R797 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R797 FOJ safe to buy?

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