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R862 HWO

1998 Ldv Pilot

Orange Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 HWO
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 144,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear floor pans have surface corrosion.

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

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

Offside seat belt catch cover missing but is still working correctly.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,714 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 113,714 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 95,998 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 95,866 miles

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

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

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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R862 HWO is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Orange with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R862 HWO, 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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R862 HWO is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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