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R895 NVN

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,245 mi
Last recorded105,245 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 NVN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,227 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near wheel arch excessively correded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded excessively

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fuel pipes excessively covered in grease/underseal

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded excessively

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded excessively

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 104,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill minor corrosion

Offside sill minor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

underseal under vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill minor corrosion

Offside sill minor corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

underseal under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,308 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail center mount (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,981 miles

Offside Rear brakes low

Oil leak ()

clutch slave leak

diff leak

front brake pipes greased

rear axle rough

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,980 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brakes low

Oil leak ()

clutch slave leak

diff leak

front brake pipes greased

rear axle rough

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,801 miles

Offside headlight weak beam pattern

propshaft center mount collapsed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,226 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,226 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes cover in grease

n/s/f mirror slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes cover in grease

n/s/f mirror slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,341 miles

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

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

advise floor slight corrosion/seat mounts

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,418 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,822 miles

Front 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)

front brake discs rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,620 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front brakes pulsating in service

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside headlamp glass condensated

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of inner friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front brakes pulsating in service

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside headlamp glass condensated

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,652 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 71,622 miles

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

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

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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R895 NVN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R895 NVN, 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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R895 NVN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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