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R899 KKN

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,882 mi
Last recorded124,882 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 KKN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 123,808 miles

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

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

slight play at steering box

Fail 29 May 2014 123,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes protected in under sealant

slight play at steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

all outer wheel arches slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded and lipped

Fail 29 May 2013 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

all outer wheel arches slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 2 Jun 2012 121,079 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in black paint

rear arshe has signs of corrosion

vehicle front suspension, rear suspension under body structure has excessive corroded

vehicle structure has traces of body filler

Fail 30 May 2012 121,079 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes covered in black paint

rear arshe has signs of corrosion

vehicle front suspension, rear suspension under body structure has excessive corroded

vehicle structure has traces of body filler

Pass 25 May 2011 115,161 miles

Oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 115,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 108,461 miles

SAME ADVISES STILL APPLY AS ON OTHER VTS COMPUTER

Fail 24 May 2010 108,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

O/S/R SHOCKABSORER BUSH IS WORN

ALL INSIDE REAR VAN IS COVERED WITH PLY WOOD

N//S/R AND O/S/R TAIL LAMPS ARE DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R FLOOR IS CORRODED

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

O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

REAR BEARINGS ARE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND POORLY SECURED

THE N/S/ AND O/S/ OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE IS POOR

THE N/S/R AND O/S/F CHASSIS FIXED SHACKLE MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

THE N/S/R AND OS/R TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL

THE STEERING BOX IS DAMP

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE IS WORN

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,446 miles

battery insecure

brake pipes leading to front flex"s starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r axle and brake pipes around limiter starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight misting of oil around steering box

slight movement in o/s/r top shocker bush

slight oil leak on engine

slight scratch in o/s of windscreen

tow bar close to obscuring number plate

wiper linkage worn slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,310 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r axle,brake pipes around limiter and pipes leading to front flex"s starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight misting of oil around steering box

slight movement in o/s/r top shocker bush

slight oil leak on engine

slight scratch in windscreen

tow bar close to obscuring number plate

wiper linkage worn slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,824 miles

Front and rear brake pipes rusty and shailing

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings or dif bearings noisy

Offside wiper blade split

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 86,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear wheel bearing/diff bearing noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,883 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing/diff bearing noisy

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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R899 KKN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R899 KKN, 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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R899 KKN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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