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R914 FOJ

1997 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

164,321 mi
Last recorded164,321 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 FOJ
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2009 164,321 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet release lever insecure

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front headlights - condensation

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear sidelights slight dimming with hazards

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside front damper shroud insecure

offside front brake pipe from hose corroded

offside front seat back - play

offside front seatbelt fluffing on edges

offside front shock absorber wet

offside front tyre close to limit (2mm)

offside rear damper shroud corroded

offside rear damper wet

offside rear floor holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 154,606 miles

bonnet release operating lever insecure

condensation in nearside and offside front headlights

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front footstep wells corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside front headlight beam pattern slightly diffused

nearside front seatbelt catch outer covers broken

offside front (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe from hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre close to limit

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear damper shroud corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 154,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release operating lever insecure

condensation in nearside and offside front headlights

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside front footstep wells corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front seartbelts slow in retraction

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear sidelights slight dimming with hazards

nearside front headlight beam pattern slightly diffused

nearside front seatbelt catch outer covers broken

offside front (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe from hose corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre close to limit

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear damper shroud corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 146,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 146,699 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 136,719 miles

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked

offside rear damper shroud corroded

rear tailpipe holed and corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2006 136,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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R914 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R914 FOJ, 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 R914 FOJ registered?

R914 FOJ is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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