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R948 UOP

1997 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv Pilot92,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 UOP
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 137,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive cooling system ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm wheel box needs renewing soon

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body: panel rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,702 miles

Front both headlight lens fading

Nearside Front wiper arm wheel box needs renewing soon (play)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front both headlight lens fading

Nearside Front wiper arm wheel box needs renewing soon (play)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,137 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,038 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,126 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear

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

Rear both tyres getting down

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,984 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,656 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 102,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,672 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 19 Dec 2013 96,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,453 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,408 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 79,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,854 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 72,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,338 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,384 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 56,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 51,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both king pins

Pass 4 Nov 2005 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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R948 UOP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R948 UOP, 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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R948 UOP is a 1997 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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