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R901 NVN

1998 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,611 mi
Last recorded112,611 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 NVN
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,371 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,271 miles

Front slight play in king pins

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 111,271 miles

Front slight play in king pins

Headlamp aim too high adjusted aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reconnected washer pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 110,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Some testable components covered in underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,442 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 108,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,461 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,711 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 102,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,244 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,967 miles

slight play both front kingpins

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,871 miles

free play in steering box

Fail 3 Dec 2010 90,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

free play in steering box

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,541 miles

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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R901 NVN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R901 NVN?

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What year was R901 NVN registered?

R901 NVN is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R901 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 NVN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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