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R809 PEO

1997 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 PEO
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 109,681 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,586 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn,but not seriously.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 102,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn,but not seriously.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,291 miles

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

passenger front seat and belt missing

Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 89,697 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,171 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

prop shaft doughnut split

shocker covers defective

Fail 14 Sep 2006 69,171 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

prop shaft front doughnut split

shocker covers defective †

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,395 miles

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

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

propshaft front rubber mount starting to split

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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R809 PEO is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R809 PEO, 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 R809 PEO registered?

R809 PEO is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R809 PEO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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