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R92 MEW

1998 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Pilot81,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 MEW
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 118,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,154 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 116,154 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 110,289 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wiring hanging on axle n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 103,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 97,901 miles

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

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

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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R92 MEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R92 MEW, 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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R92 MEW is a 1998 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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